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Spring Awakening

We are excited to announce our next show, and first ever musical, will be ‘Spring Awakening’

Important dates: 

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be every Tuesday and Sunday from the end of October to March. You will likely not be called for all of them.

Location for rehearsals: The Arts Centre, 221 Epsom Road, Merrow, Guildford GU1 2RE

Show week
24-29th March 2025
Performances: 28-29th March
Buzz Theatre, Woking

There will be a ‘show fee’ to take part in the show of £30 per month, or £20 a month for students. You can also pay in full upfront. See our store page for more information.

Taster sessions

We hold free taster sessions before starting rehearsals for each show to give you an idea of what a Meadowlark rehearsal is like.

These usually will involve introductions, games and learning a short song and dance. Don’t worry, you don’t need to prepare anything in advance. 

We have just held our taster session for Spring Awakening but we will have information on our next taster session soon. Follow our social media for the latest updates.

If you cannot attend a taster session or miss the sign-up, don’t worry! You can come along to one of our rehearsals free of charge to get an idea of what Meadowlark is like. Please get in touch with us to arrange this.

Taster sessions

We hold free taster sessions before starting rehearsals for each show to give you an idea of what a Meadowlark rehearsal is like.

These usually will involve introductions, games and learning a short song and dance. Don’t worry, you don’t need to prepare anything in advance. 

We have just held our taster session for Spring Awakening but we will have information on our next taster session soon. Follow our social media for the latest updates.

If you cannot attend a taster session or miss the sign-up, don’t worry! You can come along to one of our rehearsals free of charge to get an idea of what Meadowlark is like. Please get in touch with us to arrange this.

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Musicals through the Ages

We will soon be announcing our set-list for “Musicals Through the Ages” – Watch this space!

We are so excited to be bringing you our “Musicals Through the Ages” Showcase this June. Take a look at our setlist:

THE JAZZ AGE

I Got Rhythm – Girl Crazy
Over the Rainbow – The Wizard of Oz

THE GOLDEN AGE

There’s No Business like Show Business – Annie Get Your Gun
Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat – Guys and Dolls
Sound of Music Medley – The Sound of Music

POST-GOLDEN AGE

Big Spender – Sweet Charity
Flash Bang Wallop – Half a Sixpence
Hushabye Mountain – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

PRE-CONTEMPORARY

What I Did for Love – A Chorus Line
Back in Business – Dick Tracy 
Dentist! – Little Shop of Horrors

CONTEMPORARY 

Requiem – Dear Evan Hansen
Ladies Choice – Hairspray
All I’ve Ever Known – Hadestown
For Good – Wicked

CURRENT 

Put Your Mind to It – Back to the Future
The Road – Starry

Audition information

SPRING AWAKENING

We understand that auditions can be extremely daunting, but we will endeavour to do all we can to make this process as relaxed as possible!

We have now completed auditions for Spring Awakening. If you have missed the auditions and want to be involved, please get in touch

Audition information

SPRING AWAKENING

We understand that auditions can be extremely daunting, but we will endeavour to do all we can to make this process as relaxed as possible!

We have now completed auditions for Spring Awakening. If you have missed the auditions and want to be involved, please get in touch

 

Key things to note

Keeping up with info

The best way to keep up-to-date with all the latest Meadowlark info is to join our Facebook group. Not on Facebook? Let us know and we will keep you updated!

become a Member

To get involved you can join for a taster session, sign up to audition, or pay your show fee for our Debut Showcase. Get in touch with any questions about getting involved!

Agree to our terms

Find out more about Meadowlark, and who we are. We also have terms and conditions, an equality and a diversity and inclusion policy which we recommend reading before joining.

Keeping up with info

The best way to keep up-to-date with all the latest Meadowlark info is to join our Facebook group. Not on Facebook? Let us know and we will keep you updated!

Become a member

To get involved you can join for a taster session, sign up to audition, or pay your show fee for our Debut Showcase. Get in touch with any questions about getting involved!

Agree to our terms

Find out more about Meadowlark, who we are and see our FAQs here. We also have terms and conditions, an equality and a diversity and inclusion policy which we recommend reading before joining.

Interested in joining?

Join our musical theatre group for an inclusive and supportive community. We welcome all backgrounds and skills for our next show. Collaborate, make friends, and learn new skills. Come along to your first rehearsal completely for free to help you decide!

Frequently asked questions

When and where do you rehearse?

We rehearse 7-9pm on Tuesdays and 1-5pm on Sundays at The Arts Centre in Guildford (GU1 2RE). Whilst you might not always be called for the full session, our rehearsal schedule will be jam-packed so it’s best to keep this time free each week. In some cases, it will be possible for us to adapt or amend our schedule to suit your availability, but please reach out to our team to discuss this before signing up for a show.  Our rehearsal location is to be confirmed!

Do I need to have any previous experience?

Not at all! All levels and abilities are welcome.

Do I have to audition to join?

Showcases: If you’d like to perform in one of our showcases, we will ask you to audition (even if you just want to be part of the ensemble) – but we will guarantee that everybody who auditions will be part of the show. 

The audition process will involve an individual singing audition (a song of your choosing from our showcase setlist, which will be released prior to the audition dates) and sometimes a group dance audition – but don’t worry, no-one will be asked to dance on their own! These auditions will simply be to see which numbers we think you’d be best suited to, we will not be judging based on ability or experience. 

Main shows: The audition process for each main show will differ depending on the creative team, but the same principle will apply – everybody who auditions to be in the show will be able to take part.

I don’t want to perform, but I’d like to get involved. Are there any opportunities beyond performing?

There are a variety of ways in which you can get involved at Meadowlark – we welcome applications for the creative team for our main shows which includes: director, choreographer, musical director, costume designer, set designer, stage manager, and more. We’re also always on the lookout for technical support for our showcases so if that’s something you’d like to assist with, please get in touch!

How much does it cost to join?

Each show will have a show fee which will vary from show to show – please see our Store page for further information. Payment plans can be arranged on a case-by-case basis – please contact the Committee to discuss this. Our goal is never to make a profit, but simply cover the costs of the shows so we can all keep doing what we love – performing!

How will Meadowlark work?

We spend 3-4 months rehearsing for one show, which will either be a showcase (a selection of our favourite musical theatre songs) or a full musical show. Once the show is over, we will then have a short break to open taster sessions up to new members and start the whole process again!