ARC is developing a brand-new Panto with writer Scott Turnbull and director Alexander Ferris.

A week-long R&D in December will explore bold storytelling, live music, comedy and theatrical invention.

Casting Call out for Musician-Actors for ARC Panto R&D!

We’re looking for Actor-musicians or musicians who can act &

  • have natural comedic timing
  • Have an interest in devised work (& can play!)
  • Have some puppeteering & physical theatre experience
  • be based within 25 miles of Stockton-on-Tees!

Dates: 7 – 12 December 2026
Venue: ARC Stockton
Fee: £750 inc Holiday Pay & expenses

Deadline: 5pm on Thurs 12 Nov 2026. To apply, send a CV/Spotlight link and a short video reading the script below and playing your favoured instrument to [email protected].

Please click here for a copy of the script.