Old King Cole

Old King Cole Synopsis:

Old King Cole has decided it's time to find a wife, but while the town's women queue up to audition for the role of Queen, he only has eyes for Debbie Dumplin — daughter of the royal cook. The trouble is, Debbie has already given her heart to Florian, the King's own aide.

Meanwhile, Cole's scheming brother Peski and his wife Pariah are plotting to seize the throne, aided by a magical pool that transforms Old King Cole into Young King Cole! Paul Reakes's lively retelling of the classic nursery rhyme is packed with outrageous characters, flamboyant costumes, songs, laughs, and even an exploding birthday cake.

Auditions:
NOTICE: Change of audition times for Old King Cole
All auditions for Old King Cole will now be held on Sunday afternoon from 3pm. Saturday auditions are cancelled.
Please ring Jane on 021 148 5345 to book in an audition slot.
All dance auditions will be at 4.30 on Sunday (not on Saturday).

CHARACTERS

Character                     Description
'Dotty Dumplin'         Royal Cook and Dame          Middle aged male
'Old King Cole'            Amiable, much loved          Middle aged male
'Little King Cole'                                                            9 - 10 year old boy
'Prince Peski '             King’s evil brother                  Young or older male
'Princess Pariah'        Peski’s evil wife                       Young or older female
'Florian'                        King’s aide                               Young male
'Debbie'                        Dotty’s daughter                    Young female
'Lady Dragonia'         Pariah’s evil mother               Female over 30
'Herald '                       Sullen,petulant                        Male

The Chorus Dancers, singers and actors

You need to be 14 years old and over to audition (except for Little King Cole)