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Primary Theatre Company @ Rage Arts is a dynamic theatre production company dedicated to bringing the magic and joy of live performance directly into schools across the West Midlands.
Specialising in vibrant, high-energy storytelling, their touring productions transform school halls into captivating theatrical worlds that spark imagination and a lifelong love for the arts. By creating accessible, engaging, and deeply interactive theatrical experiences, Rage Arts ensures that children regardless of their background can experience the thrill of live performance, bringing unforgettable cultural experiences right to their doorstep.

A highly creative, dynamic, and physical ensemble-led adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale. This version frames the story through rich character archetypes, prioritising physical storytelling, audience interaction, and a distinct folk-style musicality.
Because the production relies on a tight ensemble, actors will double up on roles and must be highly versatile, comfortable with direct audience address, and possess excellent comic timing.

Dates

Audition Dates: First round via self-tape.
In-person recalls on 20 and 21 October 2026.
Rehearsal Dates: 23 November to 27 November and 30 November to 4 December 2026
Production Dates: Tour dates 7 to 18 December 2026

Roles

Roles Details

Title

TOAD (Plus Doubling Roles)

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Characters Played: TOAD (Principal), SEA RAT
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 30–50

Role Overview:
Toad: A textbook case of hyperactivity and hyper-fixation. Naturally charming, aristocratic, and boastful, Toad throws his immense inherited wealth into dangerous fads (especially motor-cars) that land him in constant trouble. He possesses a silver tongue and a heavy purse, rewriting himself as a grand hero even when fleeing the law disguised as a washerwoman.

Sea Rat: A rugged, salt-encrusted, seasoned seafarer who tells mesmerising, dangerous stories of exotic faraway lands.

Skills Required: Exceptional physical transformation skills. Must have the ability to switch rapidly between distinct character body-works (the literal weight of the wealthy Toad versus the active, salty sailorman). High-energy comic acting, strong falsetto work (for Toad’s washerwoman disguise), and robust musicality/singing for a dramatic solo showstopper.

Salary

Fee £631 per week inclusive of agent fees. Local Hire no accommodation will be provided. Tour leaves and returns to Birmingham base each day.

Gender

Male Only

Age

30 - 50