ASPIRING young actors across the South are invited to audition for a part in the world premiere production of an exciting new play.

‘The Road To Glory’, written by award-winning playwright Neil Duffield, will be performed at The Berry Theatre, Hedge End, as part of a programme of events to commemorate the 600th anniversary of The Battle of Agincourt, popularised by Shakespeare’s play ‘Henry V’.

Anyone aged 14-21 can audition for the chance to work with a professional creative team and be taught a range of skills including acting, stage combat and archery, regardless of experience.

Daniel Hill, drama development manager for The Berry Theatre and the production’s director, said: “The show is a fast-paced ensemble production telling the tale of a group of young villagers, some of them barely out of childhood, who enlist in King Henry’s army and set sail from Southampton to claim the throne of France for England.

“With an original score and beautiful design, physical action, stage combat and a compelling narrative, young people will have the opportunity to work with a professional creative team to tell a story that takes us from rural England to the battle fields of France.

“The auditions for the performance are workshop-based so there is no need to prepare anything and no previous acting experience is required,” said Daniel. “I’m looking for anyone who shows real enthusiasm and who has the time to commit to the rehearsal schedule.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for young people. We’re recreating the Battle of Agincourt on stage so it’s going to be memorable, too.”

For more details contact Lewis Mullins at lewis.mullins@eastleigh.gov.uk  or phone 02380 627806.

Catch ‘The Road To Glory’ at The Berry Theatre on October 30th at 7.30pm and on October 31 at 2pm and 7.30pm.

For tickets, call The Berry Theatre Box Office on 02380 652333 or visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk