The Hazlitt Theatre offers more than just a place to see the best in performance and entertainment, it’s also a place where you can get involved in a variety of activities throughout the year.
In May 2022 we proudly launched our Hazlitt Institute of Performing Arts, to offer the community a variety of our ways to engage, improve well being and more importantly have fun!
See below for the for the current HI schedule and click on the relevant HI logo for more information if you are ready to take part! No obligation taster sessions are available at the beginning of each term, with termly fees only required should you wish to continue.
FREE taster session available for our termly classes. Should you wish to continue payment for the term will be required.
For more details or to book your first taster please email hi.info@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk or complete this expression of interest form.
2024 AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to be part of a Hazlitt Theatre production, register your interest to attend these upcoming audition dates! All performers must register their interest before attending audition dates.
COULD YOU BE MAIDSTONE'S PRINCE CHARMING THIS PANTOMIME SEASON?
As part of our initiative to be an inclusive, original and community-centred arts and theatre venue, the Hazlitt Theatre are welcoming self-tapes from all performers who would like a chance to gain invaluable, paid professional experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a professional cast and creative team who are committed to delivering a high-quality production in the heart of Maidstone.
The Hazlitt Theatre is proud to have been producing in-house festive pantomimes annually since 2017, including The New Adventures of Peter Pan (2023), Sleeping Beauty (2022) and Jack and the Beanstalk (2021). These pantomimes offer a unique opportunity for hand-selected community casts to share the stage with professional dancers and West End performers. Previous cast members have gone on to star in productions like Tina Turner (West End UK Tour), Joseph (West End) and on cruises around the world.
The Hazlitt Theatre is passionate about providing opportunities to early career and unrepresented actors, singers and dancers to gain paid performance credits. That is why the search for this year’s Prince Charming is extending beyond agencies and into the local performing community!
If you:
We want to hear from you!
Submit your details and self-tape (of a learnt song only to demonstrate performance skills) via the online form to be in with a chance of performing to sold-out audiences at the Hazlitt Theatre this festive season!
Parkwood Theatres is committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence. The Hazlitt Theatre encourages and welcomes applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
This opportunity is open to performers aged 18+ only. Applicants do not require professional representation but must be able to commit to all specified dates. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted and invited to audition in person in early September.
Applications will only be accepted through the official online form. Please do not contact the Hazlitt Theatre team cirectly about this opportunity.
Applications close at Midnight, 30th August 2024.
OUR SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
The Hazlitt Institute for Performing Arts has a duty of care to safeguard from harm all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom it interacts. We do this by:
Our policy details the legal requirements, organisational procedures and best practice as applicable to all staff
Download our safeguarding statement here.
