Open audition times and dates for summer production of Shrek at Scarborough's YMCA Theatre

Open auditions are being held on Monday May 2 for all auditionees and Wednesday May 4 for principal roles - both days between 6pm and 10pm.

Auditions are open to all aged 11 years and up and welcome all abilities. Whether you like to sing a tune, dance to the beat, or act your heart out – they have just the role for you.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a book by David Lindsay-Abaire.

Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero.

Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets.

Director Katie Doubtfire said: “We are thrilled to be bringing ‘Shrek The Musical’ to the YMCA stage, this production promises to be a fun-filled, high energy, swampy spectacular.

"We are looking for local talent to help us bring the DreamWorks magic to life. Come and join our swamp life world.”

All audition details and registration information can be found at: ymcascarborough.uk/beinashowShrek is on at the YMCA Theatre, St Thomas Street, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from July 26 to September 1, daily at 7.30pm.