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Your spotlight moment starts here.
Whether you're 8 or 80, a seasoned performer or a nervous first-timer, there's a place for you at Odyssey – on stage or behind it.
Find your company
Odyssey Theatre
Our flagship company stages full-scale musicals with a creative team who have worked professionally in their fields. Next up: Catch Me If You Can, June 2027.
- How it works
- Audition for roles, then weekly rehearsals
- Where
- Banbury
- Experience
- Audition for roles
- Find out more
- Auditions and info sessions
Odyssey Youth
Proper roles, real stage experience and a supportive crowd of friends. Our Youth company comes together for a summer course that ends in a full production.
- How it works
- Summer course, late July / early August
- Auditions
- In the spring before the course
- Experience
- Helpful, not essential
- Find out more
- Email us
Odyssey Juniors
A fun, friendly first step into musical theatre: a "show in a week" where our Juniors learn singing, dancing and acting and put on a show at the end. Next up: Alice in Wonderland JR., February 2027.
- How it works
- A show in a week, February half-term
- Supported by
- An experienced team who specialise in youth theatre
- Experience
- None needed
- Try it first
- Book a taster day
Auditions
Four steps to the stage
- 1Come to the info sessionMeet the team and hear about the show, the roles and the rehearsal schedule.
- 2Get the audition packCharacter breakdowns, audition pieces and dates. Download it below, or Email us for a copy.
- 3Prepare your piecesLearn the song and scene for the role you'd love to play. We'll be rooting for you.
- 4Audition dayA friendly session with our creative team, then casting is announced.
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Taster days
Try it before you join
A relaxed session of singing, dancing and drama games with our team. No audition, no pressure – just come along and have fun.
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Behind the scenes
Not a performer? We still need you.
Set building, costumes, props, lighting, front of house, chaperoning – every show runs on volunteers. Lend a hand for one night or the whole season.
Questions parents ask
Does my child need any experience?
Not for Juniors or a taster day – enthusiasm matters most. Our Youth and Theatre productions are cast by audition, and we welcome first-timers to audition too.
What does it cost to take part?
Each production or course has a participation fee, set out in its information pack. Email us and we'll send the current details.
How are children looked after?
Young people are supported throughout by an experienced team of adults who specialise in youth theatre. Ask us for a copy of our safeguarding policy.
Years 7 and 8 – Juniors or Youth?
Both companies are open to Years 7 and 8. Get in touch and we'll help you choose the best fit.