Casting Opportunity – Red Robin’s Winter Song UK Tour

Written by  Manjeet Mann

Directed by Wendy Harris

Designer Catherine Chapman

Composer  Lee Affen

Vocals MD Christella Litras

Movement Director  Vince Virr

Lighting Design Sara Burns

Production Dates

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

All the cast need to be able to sing, move well. The ability to play a portable musical instrument  and have experience of puppetry is desirable, please highlight when submitting.

Robin & Ensemble

Non-Gender Specific, playing age 15-25

Robin is young and naive, full of joy and enthusiasm. They love life, are playful and fun, but underconfident and have a strong desire to make friends and fit in. This performer must have an excellent singing voice. The ability to play a portable instrument is desirable, but not essential.

Woodland Animals & Ensemble x2 

Non-Gender Specific, playing age 16-30

Woodland animal roles will include  Hedgehog / Older Swallow / Mouse / Young Swallow

These performers must be able to play easily portable musical instrument(s) to a high standard. A strong singing voice, along with excellent devising and physical/movement skills, is essential. Puppetry experience is desirable.

Details

We are now accepting submissions for skilled actors / actor/ musician / singers in this exciting new production Red Robin’s Winter Song written by multi award winning Author and Playwright Manjeet Mann and produced by the highly acclaimed Tutti Frutti Productions.

All of Tutti Frutti’s work is for families and children. Our values can be read here:

This is an Equity / ITC contract.

Audition Process

Submissions Open: 25th March 2026

Submission Closing date: 30th March 2026

Self Tape Option Available for those that cannot make the first round of Auditions. Deadline of 30th April 2026

In-person Auditions

11th May 2026 London

13th May 2026 Leeds

In-person Recalls

14th May 2026 Leeds

Casting Director:  Shannon David

Email: shannon.elisecasting@gmail.com

Please submit directly via spotlight or casting director email.

Download the Tutti Frutti Red Robin Casting Information.

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.