YOUNG performers aged 12 to 17 are being sought for this year’s pantomime Beauty and the Beast at Salisbury Playhouse.

Auditions take place on July 21 in the Community Room at Salisbury Playhouse.

The role will primarily involve dancing and acting but performers will also be required to sing in the larger ensemble numbers.

Rehearsals take place throughout November, including up to four evenings and a Saturday rehearsal each week. There are 57 performances across the run which takes place between December 1 and January 13.

For more information go to wiltshirecreative.co.uk. Applications to panto@wiltshirecreative.co.uk. The deadline is 5pm on July 16.