Tuesday 15th – Saturday 19th June 2027 at The Alexandra, Birmingham
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. Everyone’s favourite ogre is back in Birmingham! BMOS Musical Theatre Company proudly presents Shrek the Musical, the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.
Shrek the Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Enchantingly fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And there begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing quest alongside his trusty sidekick Donkey to rescue the beautiful, gutsy Princess Fiona. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a fire-breathing dragon, a cookie with a chip on their shoulder, and gang of other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of swampy chaos that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
Shrek the Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring songs like “I’m A Believer”, “Big Bright Beautiful World” and “Freak Flag”. This unforgettable musical extravaganza will have you humming all the way home and is a journey you won’t want to miss.
Audition Information
Launch night
We will be holding the Launch night for Shrek the Musical on Tuesday 17th November 2026, 7.30pm, at Trefoil House. The night will provide a chance to hear our director’s vision for the show, be introduced to the rest of the production team and to listen to some of the music.
Auditions for adult roles
Adults who have already expressed an interest in taking part in the show you should now complete and submit our Audition Application Form. You will only be able to apply for two principal roles. The deadline to apply to take part is Friday 20th November 2026.
Everyone who wishes to take part in Shrek the Musical, whether in a principal role or as a member of the ensemble, will be required to take an audition. Principal audition pieces will be advised in due course. All ensemble applicants will be asked to complete a singing and dance audition and, again, details will be advised in due course.
The Shrek the Musical company will comprise a maximum of 40 people which is why we are holding auditions for everyone who wishes to take part in order to manage numbers.
Company auditions for new adult members
If you are new to BMOS, or not a current paid up member, you will firstly be required to undertake a short company audition before progressing to the show auditions. Company auditions will take place on Tuesday 24th November 2026 or Tuesday 1st December 2026.
Audition preparation workshops
We will be holding adult audition preparation workshops on three evenings:
- Tuesday 24th November 2026 – music
- Tuesday 1st December 2026 – dance – for all applicants – principals and ensemble
- Tuesday 5th January 2027 – music (+ ensemble auditions)
Shrek the Musical adult auditions
Ensemble Auditions will take place on Tuesday 5th January from 7.30pm. Details will be provided to all applicants.
Principal Auditions will take place on Saturday 9th January from 2pm onwards. Please ensure you are available on that date, if you wish to audition for a principal role. Exact timings will be communicated in due course. Principal role character profiles can be viewed here.
Auditions for junior (under 16) roles
At this stage, we do not need Under 16s to complete a separate form. We will be contacting the parents of all those who expressed an interest with further details of the next steps. The Under 16 roles will be chosen through a separate audition process on a different day to the adults
Anyone who has expressed interested in one of the junior roles will be invited to the Launch on Tuesday 17th November 2026.
Useful information
Location
The launch, workshops and auditions will all take place at Girlguiding Birmingham, Trefoil House, Ellis Street, Birmingham.
Show fees
Everyone auditioning for the show will need to pay a non-refundable audition fee of £25 by 5 January 2027. This will be deducted for all who are successful in joining the Shrek company from the BMOS annual membership of £200 (adults and under 16s); £125 (students)
Availability during show week
We are planning technical and dress rehearsals during the daytime on Monday 14th June 2027. You will need to commit to be available during that day and confirm this at your audition.
Any questions?
Please email our Secretary, Jo Smith, at bmosmusicals@gmail.com
