The Band rehearsal and performance dates
AuditionsWhen are rehearsals?
Main rehearsals will be happening during the summer holidays 2026. There may be some earlier sessions . Please see the schedule below.
Before auditioning, please make sure you are available for ALL rehearsal dates:
Date | Time | What | Place | |
Mon 22 June | 5pm-8pm | Possible Boy Band rehearsal, dependent on availability | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
Tue 23 June | 5pm-8pm | Possible Boy Band rehearsal, dependent on availability | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
Mon 3 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal | Wakefield Girls' High School (WGHS) | |
Tue 4 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal | WGHS | |
Wed 5 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal | WGHS | |
Thu 6 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal | WGHS | |
Fri 7 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal | WGHS | |
Sat 8 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal and afternoon click track recording | WGHS | |
Sun 9 August | DAY OFF | DAY OFF | DAY OFF | |
Mon 10 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
Tue 11 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
Wed 12 August | 9.30am-5pm | Main rehearsal | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
Thu 13 August | 11am-5pm | Click track recording day for some participants | TBC - central Wakefield | |
Fri 14 August | 1pm-9pm | Tech rehearsal | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
Sat 15 August | 1pm-9pm | Tech Rehearsal | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
Sun 16 August | DAY OFF for licensed participants. | |||
Possibility that non-licensed principals may be called for a band call - TBC | ||||
Mon 17 August | 1.30pm - 4pm 4pm-10.30pm | Band call for principals with singing roles Tech/Dress Rehearsal | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
Tue 18 August | 1.30pm-10.30pm | Dress Rehearsal | Theatre Royal Wakefield | |
**The Technical and Dress Rehearsals are absolutely essential – you MUST be available for these to be able to take part. To comply with the Theatre’s Health & Safety Policy every participant must take part in a Technical Rehearsal before being allowed to perform. Please note the rehearsal schedule may vary slightly once rehearsals begin.
When is the show on?
Before auditioning, please make sure you are available for ALL performance dates:
Date | Time | What | Place |
Wed 19 August | 2pm -10.30pm opening night | Opening night performance 7.15pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |
Thu 20 August | 5.45pm-10.30pm | Performance 7.15pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |
Fri 21 August | 5.45pm-10.30pm | Performance 7.15pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |
Sat 22 August | 12.45pm-10.30pm | Performances at 2.15 and 7.15pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |
Tue 25 August | 5.45pm-10.30pm | Performance at 7.30pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |
Wed 26 August | 5.45pm-10.30pm | Performance at 7.30pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |
Thu 27 August | 5.45pm-10.30pm | Performance at 7.30pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |
Fri 28 August | 5.45pm-10.30pm | Performance at 7.30pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |
Sat 29 August | 12.45pm-10.30pm | Performances at 2:30 and 7.30pm | Theatre Royal Wakefield |