SIGN UP TO BECOME PART OF THE THEATRE ON THE STEPS COMPANY
There are lots of opportunities coming up in 2026 to take part on and off stage at Theatre on the Steps.
From our monthly performing arts groups to auditioning for a show or from signing up to support backstage to showing creative flair in the costume department, have a look below at our current opportunities.
IT'S ALWAYS FREE TO TAKE PART IN OUR COMMUNITY SHOWS - we just ask for your dedication and enthusiasm
OUR 2026 AM DRAM MUSICAL IS BONNIE & CLYDE
Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical is the compelling adventure of America's most notorious lovers and bank robbers!
Show Dates - June 2026
- WEEK ONE: Saturday 13 (2.30pm & 7.30pm)
- WEEK TWO: Thursday 18 (7.30pm), Friday 19 (7.30pm) & Saturday 20 (2.30pm & 7.30pm)
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, February - June 2026. Additional rehearsals will take place on some weekend days nearer the show - these dates will be selected around the availability of cast members.
We begin rehearsals with a read through and will also provide a full rehearsal schedule - you will only be required to attend the rehearsals you are called for.
Tech and dress rehearsal dates are: Sunday 7th June (all day), Monday 8th June (evening), Thursday 11th June (evening). We also request you hold Friday 12th (evening) in case of any issues in the week that means we have to postpone a tech rehearsal to this date.
OPEN AUDITIONS
Monday 2nd February, 7pm
At the auditions we will workshop multiple sections of the script which will be handed out on the night, everyone will get the opportunity to play multiple characters and perform them in small groups to each other. We will also do some group singing and dancing, which you do not need to prepare in advance for. If you are auditioning for a leading role that sings you will need to sing a solo audition of a verse and a chorus of a song of your choice. We recommend you choose a song that is either sympathetic to the style of the music in Bonnie and Clyde and/or the character(s) you are interested in playing or one of their songs from the musical.
We recommend you familiarise yourself with the story of Bonnie and Clyde the musical and ensure you are ok with what may be required in conveying its more mature and challenging content. This includes: violence and gun crime, death and injury, sexual content, violence and assault and moderately strong language.
It is FREE to take part in our productions, in return we ask for your enthusiasm, team work and dedication.
Auditions are for adults and young people aged 16 or over.
Any additional auditions for younger roles (eg Young Bonnie and Young Clyde) will be announced at a later date if the roles are not filled at the initial audition stage.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
Clyde Barrow
A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover.
Gender: male, Playing Age: young(er) adult
Vocal range top: C5 - Vocal range bottom: A2
Bonnie Parker
A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover.
Gender: female, Playing Age: young(er) adult
Vocal range top: F5 - Vocal range bottom: G3
Buck Barrow
Clyde's older brother and an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal.
Gender: male - Playing Age: Adult
Vocal range top: G4 - Vocal range bottom: B2
Blanche Barrow
A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Honourable and righteous. Married to Buck Barrow.
Gender: female - Playing Age: Adult
Vocal range top: Eb5 - Vocal range bottom: G3
Cumie Barrow
A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression. Loyal and selfless. Mother to Clyde and Buck.
Gender: female - Playing Age: older Adult
Ted Hinton
A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest. Madly in love with Bonnie.
Gender: male - Playing Age: flexible
Vocal range top: A4- Vocal range bottom: C3
Young Clyde
Vocal range top: A5 - Vocal range bottom: B3
Young Bonnie
Vocal range top: C5 - Vocal range bottom: C#4
Emma Parker
Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.
Gender: female, Playing Age: older adult
The Preacher
The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.
Gender: Male - Playing Age: flexible
Vocal range top: C5- Vocal range bottom: A2
Sherriff Schmid
The no-nonsense Sheriff of West Dallas, begind the hunt for Bonnie & Clyde
Playing Age: flexible
Henry Barrow
A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck.
Gender: male - Playing Age: Adult
Governor Miriam Ferguson
An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.
Gender: female - Playing Age: older Adult
Captain Frank Hamer
A retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Recruited by Governor Ferguson.
Gender: male - Playing Age: older adult
Bob Alcorn
The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer, he helps hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
Gender: usually Male - Playing Age: Flexible
Salon Women
Stella, Eleanor and Trish are friends of Blanche spending time with her at the salon. They have featured solo moments especially singing in You're Going Back to Jail.
Gender: Female - Playing Age: Flexible
Ensemble - there will be opportunities for ensemble in this show both with dance and singing features.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
We're looking for backstage support for this show, if you fancy making props and scenery, support costume fittings or would like to become a stage hand then pop Nikki an email on nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk
About the show:
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and the Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime.
Questions?
Email: nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk
Don't miss your chance to step into this thrilling story. Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying theatre for the first time – everyone is welcome to audition
JOIN THE STEPPERS
Do you love ACTING, DANCING OR TECHNICAL THEATRE? Would you like to join an informal and social group for adults? Join our fun, free Adult Groups THE STEPPERS.
There are no auditions to join any Steppers group but we do ensure that new members are likeminded and work well with other members of the group. To sign up or ask questions please email Nikki at nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk This group is free to attend.
ACTING
The Acting group meet monthly to share and create theatre. Explore the craft of acting through games, exercises and rehearsals with no pressure to perform. Our monthly Adult Acting Group is the perfect way to develop new skills or polish up old ones in a safe environment. At The Steppers: ACT you will exercise your creativity, build your confidence, meet like-minded friends and have lots of fun! This will include: Script work, Improvisation, Characterisation, Technique & Practitioners, Vocal Work, Divising , Storytelling and much more!
Steppers ACT Dates:
- Monday 9th February
- Monday 2nd March
- Monday 13th April
- Monday 4th May
- Monday 1st June
- Monday 6th July
DANCE
Steppers Dance is a welcoming beginner friendly dance class for adults. Meeting bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm, it's totally free to join in. Work collaboratively create a dance routines in differing styles of dance and genres of music. Each month will have a different theme as you are encouraged to improve musicality, technique and grow your joy of dance. Steppers Dance is a pressure free fun environment, with no expectation for flawless technique and endless flexibility, come along and give it a go with other people who also love dance.
Steppers DANCE dates:
- Tuesday 8th December, 7-8pm
TECHNICAL
Join our head technician to explore many of the different facets of the technical side of the theatre. From Lighting to sound design, set building to foley sound art, this free monthly session is open to adults who are keen to learn and share their common interests and intrigues. Exploring a different theme each month Steppers: Tech is the perfect introduction or reintroduction to tech in the performing arts.
New dates coming soon.
SUPPORTING BEHIND THE SCENES
It takes lots of people to make a show happen so we're always looking for helping hands. If you have an interest in anything from becoming a stage hand to help scenery changes during a show, to showing off your flair on a showing machine to learning how to operate the lights. If yoou'd like to get involved behind the scenes please email: nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk with details of what area yoou are interested in.
ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMER
Head to information about our resident repertory company Aethelflad Theatre Company.
YOUTH THEATRE
FOR INFORMATION ON OUR YOUTH THEATRE for children and young people aged 7-17 please visit the YOUTH THEATRE section of our website.
