The busy day saw youngsters aged seven to 16 sing and dance in front of an expert panel, vying for a spot on stage when the show works the boards from April 15 to 18. Theatre bosses are faced with the difficult task of whittling more than 300 applicants from across the Portsmouth area down to two teams of between 15 and 20 young stars.
1. Annie auditions
Auditions begin for the role of Annie in a new production at The Kings Theatre in Southsea. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (190120-2) | JPIMedia Photo: -
2. Annie auditions
Auditions begin for the role of Annie in a new production at The Kings Theatre in Southsea. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (190120-3) | JPIMedia Photo: -
3. Annie auditions
Auditions begin for the role of Annie in a new production at The Kings Theatre in Southsea. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (190120-4) | JPIMedia Photo: -
4. Annie auditions
Auditions begin for the role of Annie in a new production at The Kings Theatre in Southsea. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (190120-5) | JPIMedia Photo: -