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Hare & Tortoise
UK & US Tour

Written by Brendan Murray
Directed by Wendy Harris
Designer Catherine Chapman
Composer Dominic  Sales
Movement Director Carly Blackburn
Lighting  Design Sara Burns

Production Dates

Rehearsals: 17th September -17^th October 2025 Leeds
Tech, Dress: 13th – 16th October 2025 – Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds
Opens: 17th October 2025 Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds
UK touring: 18th October – 31^st December 2025 including a Christmas run (TBC)
US touring: 15th February – 17th May 2026 subject to confirmation

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

All performers must be 25+ strong singers and preferably play a portable instrument.

Hare

Non-Gender Specific, playing age 15-25.

This performer must have the ability to play a musical instrument or have a good singing voice. Good devising and physical/movement skills, and a good singing voice are essential. Hare is energetic, impatient, athletic, young,  and naïve.  They love life and have great enthusiasm for everything and a competitive spirit.

Tortoise

Non-Gender Specific, playing age 15–35.

This performer must have the ability to play a musical instrument or have a good singing voice.  Good devising and physical/movement skills, and a good singing voice are essential. Tortoise is older, wise, mature and intelligent. They are a good teacher. They like to think about and reflect on new things. They do not like to rush or compete- they take things steady. They love nature and like to hibernate and rest.

Time

Non-Gender Specific, playing age 15–35.

This performer must have the ability to play a musical instrument/s to a high standard . Good devising and physical/movement skills, and a good singing voice are essential. Time is a storyteller and over sees the story. They are as old as time itself and have seen everything. They are characterful, fun, and engaging.

Details

We are now accepting submissions for skilled actors/actor/musician/singers in this exciting revival of Hare & Tortoise. All performers must have a valid driving licence, van driving experience, and current in date passport.

All of Tutti Frutti’s work is for families and children, you can read more about our values here: https://tutti-frutti.org.uk/about-us/our-values/. This is an Equity/ITC contract.

Audition Process

Submission closing date: 11th March 2025
Self tape option available for those that cannot make the first rounds. Deadline: 17th March 2025.

In-person auditions 1^st April  2025,  London and 7th April 2025, Leeds.
In-person recalls 8th April 2025, Leeds.

Casting Director:  Shannon David
Email: shannon.elisecasting@gmail.com

Board Opportunity

We are seeking new Trustees to complement the experience of our existing Board and to work closely with the core team to realise our artistic programme and determine the development of the company over the forthcoming years. We are looking for passionate, individuals who are willing to share their energy and skills to help us navigate a challenging climate and come on an exciting, creative journey.  

Tutti Frutti is an exciting and dynamic touring theatre company specialising in work for children aged 3+ years and their families. We tour newly commissioned plays regionally, nationally and internationally. We have developed our touring profile abroad and are currently planning our fourth tour of the US. We work with artists that are specialists in making work for children and creating visually exciting, engaging and meaningful theatre. These artists also work with us on our Tutti Frutti Club – a free creative arts programme for children based in the Harehills and Bumantofts areas of Leeds.

We are a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England and funded by Leeds City Council. We are a charity and a company limited by guarantee and we have reserves of twelve months operating costs. Our values sit under the headings: working together, children and family, to be the best we can be, and change is possible.  

We welcome diversity in all its forms, and we positively encourage deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, those from the Global Majority, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or as working class or face barriers due to socio-economic status.   

We seek new Board members with specific expertise (but not exclusively) in finance and in marketing and communications (including data collection and analysis and social media). 

What will you get out of it? 

• A rewarding experience – helping a creative company prosper and be successful. 

• Being ‘at the centre of the action’, helping to support strategic decisions about the things that matter and enable the company to thrive. 

• Putting your skills and experience to good use by supporting the company’s mission and vision. 

• The personal learning and satisfaction that comes from applying your skills and experience in a new context. 

• Attendance at Tutti Frutti performances and events. 

• Training to be a Trustee 

Please read the role and responsibilities document which outlines what the position will entail: Trustee Roles and Responsibilities

If you would like to find out more, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Emma Killick emma@tutti-frutti.org.uk, OR to register your interest please tell us in no more than 400 words why you would like to become a Trustee and email Emma on the above address. Please tell us in a format that best suits you and enables you to respond fully. This could be written English, video (BSL/spoken English/SSE), audio recording, bullet points, etc.  

When registering your interest please also let us know the following: Name – Pronouns (ie: she/her, he/him, they/them), Address, Email, Contact Phone Number.