Applications Opening Soon
Auditions for The Saunders & Co Season of
Wicked
Presented by Showbiz Christchurch
Labour Weekend | 12 - 15 November, 2026
Showbiz Christchurch is seeking performers for our upcoming production of Wicked.
Showbiz Christchurch is now accepting audition applications for all roles in the Saunders & Co Season of Wicked.
You know the story. You know the witches. But you don’t know the whole story.
Before Dorothy arrived in Oz, two young women met at Shiz University. One would become Glinda the Good. The other would become the Wicked Witch of the West. What begins as an unlikely friendship will change the fate of Oz forever.
Packed with unforgettable characters, spectacular magic and a score of musical theatre anthems including Defying Gravity, Popular, The Wizard and I and For Good, WICKED reveals the untold story behind one of the most famous tales ever told.
Experience Oz like you’ve never seen it before.
Auditions will take place from Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th of November
Performers will be asked to prepare audition material for one role they wish to be considered for.
Wicked Creative Team
Director - Hillary Moulder
Musical Director - Richard Marrett
On stage at the Isaac Theatre Royal
April 16th - May 1st, 2027
Audition Requirements
Auditionees will be asked to prepare the following:
• The provided sides for one character they wish to be considered for
• A one minute cut of a song of your choice in the style of the show
Music for your chosen song:
Auditionees may bring a backing track and connect to the audition room speakers via Bluetooth, or bring sheet music for the provided accompanist. Backing tracks are preferred and will be used for the provided Wicked music cuts.
A dance call will take place on Sunday November 15th.
Please note that all roles are offered on a voluntary basis.
Video Submissions for the roles of Elphaba, Galinda and Fiyero
For the first stage of our audition process, we will be accepting video submissions for the roles of Elphaba, Galinda and Fiyero.
You must complete the audition registration form to submit your application. Audition materials, including sides (script pages) and music cuts, will be provided after your application has been submitted.
Video auditions must be received by 5:00pm, Sunday 1 November 2026.
Following the video audition process, shortlisted auditionees will be invited to attend an in-person audition during our audition weekend, 12–15 November 2026.
Submission instructions will be included with the audition materials.
Please note: Video auditions are only being accepted for Elphaba, Galinda and Fiyero. All other roles will be auditioned in person (or via video submission) during audition weekend.
Inclusivity
This production recognises the diversity of Aotearoa’s performing arts community. We strongly encourage applications from performers of varied experiences, perspectives and circumstances including performers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, performers with disabilities, and performers from all gender identities and body types.
STEP 2: Audition Application Form
Once you have read the Audition Pack, please complete the form below to register for an audition. We will endevour to email you within 72 hours with your audition time and material. Auditions will take place from Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th of November.
STEP 1: Download The Audition Pack
Please review the information in the audition pack linked below before completing the application form.
Showbiz Christchurch Presents
The Saunders & Co Season of WICKED
Music and Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz
Book by
Winnie Holzman
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire
Orchestrations by
William David Brohn
Music Arrangements by
Alex Lacamoire & Stephen Oremus
Directed and Choreographed by
Hillary Moulder
Musical Direction by
Richard Marrett
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
