LEGENDARY rock musical Godspell will come to The Mayflower next spring as part of a UK tour.

The show will be in Southampton on Sunday, April 12 – and the show’s producers are giving you a chance to be a part of it.

For the first time in British theatre history, fully formed choirs from all over the country are being given the opportunity to take part in a professional touring musical production direct from the West End.

This exciting opportunity will see choirs chosen to perform at a local venue across the country as part of the ensemble cast.

Working with a West End cast and creative team, each choir will be coached to their moment in the spotlight.

Choirs will sing some of the most popular songs from the show, accompanied by the fantastic Godspell in Concert band.

Producers are looking for mixed-voice SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) choirs with an excellent musical and performance standard and choir members must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

The show’s musical director, Russell Scott, said: “I have been working with choirs and ensembles for almost 15 years, varying in ages and standards.

“The great thing about singing is it makes people feel good and can change your mood in an instant. I am so thrilled choirs have been brought more into the public domain in recent years.

“Choirs are for everyone and I am passionate about working with them and bringing out their best.

“I wanted to bring a choral element to Godspell and so reworked the score, which is essentially written for ten principals.

“I reorchestrated the ensemble parts to encompass a choir and the result sounded incredible bringing out the true soul of the piece. There are some great songs to sing, and the addition of a choir just makes the sound even more exciting to listen to.

“My vision was to take Godspell In Concert on the road and to cast choirs from around the country to take part.

“Godspell was conceived as a community piece and what better idea than to bring communities together to sing in a professional UK touring production?

“It’s never been done before and I am thrilled to be undertaking this huge challenge to bring choirs together with our touring professionals and to give opportunities to singers all across the UK to take part in this unique production.”

The UK tour – the cast of which has yet to be announced – will feature a brand new modern-day rock score, packed with favourites such as Light of the World, All Good Gifts and Day by Day.

The timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts of countless theatregoers all over the world – and now UK theatre fans can join in the celebration as a spectacular ensemble is set to stir souls and raise spirits, aided by a full live band.

Godspell In Concert is at The Mayflower Theatre on Sunday, April 12. Tickets from the box office on 023 8071 1811 or online at mayflower.org.uk.

Choirs interested in taking part can visit the website and apply online. The closing date for applications is Friday, December 19.