SODS⎪Southend Operatic & Dramatic Society

21/06/2026

🍰 Ready… Set… BAKE! 🍰

The ovens are preheated and the cast is finally revealed!

Our talented company, featured dancers, and ensemble can’t wait to welcome you into the famous tent this October for The Great British Bake Off Musical! 🧁

📍 Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea
📆 29th - 31st October 2026
🎫 Grab your tickets via the link in bio/below!
🎟️ www.tinyurl.com/4d4jupcb

09/06/2026

🎭 CASTING CALL 🎭

We’re casting for LILY in our upcoming production of The Great British Bake Off Musical! 🍰

Lily is the daughter of Ben, one of the Bake Off contestants; bright, playful and wise beyond her years. We’re looking for two talented young performers to bring this heartfelt role to life.

📍 Seeking:
• Female performer
• Playing age 9
• Child Soprano / Young Mezzo-Soprano
• Contemporary British accent

Interested? Email [email protected] or message our socials for the self-tape material and further details. 💜

Closing date for self-tapes to be submitted: Friday 26th June.

01/06/2026

🎭 CASTING CALL 🎭

We’re looking for a talented male performer to play the role of PHIL in our upcoming production of The Great British Bake Off Musical! 🍰

Phil is a charismatic and polished Liverpudlian judge with famously high standards in the tent. Beneath the handsome and stern exterior is humour, warmth and genuine heart. We’re looking for a strong performer to bring this iconic role to life!

📍 Seeking:
• Male performer
• Playing age 50–60
• Tenor
• Able to do a Scouse accent

Interested? Email [email protected] or message our socials 💜

Expression of interest closes Friday 12th June.

01/06/2026

🎭 CASTING CALL 🎭

We’re casting for HASSAN in our upcoming production of The Great British Bake Off Musical! 🍰

Hassan is the youngest contestant in the tent; cheeky, confident and full of heart. We’re looking for a charismatic young performer to bring this funny, warm role to life.

📍 Seeking:
• Male performer
• Playing age 17–20 (performer must be 18+)
• Tenor
• Able to authentically portray Middle Eastern heritage
• London accent

Interested? Email [email protected] or message our socials 💜

Expression of interest closes Friday 12th June.

27/05/2026

Welcome aboard… and break a leg to our talented friends at Little Theatre Company as they open their production of Anything Goes tonight! ⚓🎶

Set sail for an evening of fabulous tap numbers and plenty of instantly recognisable songs from this timeless classic! 🚢

Don’t miss your chance to see this fantastic production, and break a leg, LTC! 💜

🎟️ : https://trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/musical/anything-goes-tickets

⚓️ Don’t miss the boat… final boarding call for Anything Goes at the Palace Theatre TOMORROW! 🚢✨

After months of rehearsals, the cast are ready to bring this hilarious, high-energy musical to the stage with unforgettable songs, sparkling costumes and plenty of tap-dancing magic 🎭🎶

Now’s your chance to climb aboard for an incredible week of live theatre, laughter and classic Broadway entertainment — because once this ship sails, you won’t want to be waving from the shore! 🌊

📅 Show Dates:
Wednesday 27th May – 7.30pm
Thursday 28th May – 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Friday 29th May – 7.30pm
Saturday 30th May – 2.30pm & 7.30pm

🎟️ Book tickets now:
https://trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend/en-GB/event/musical/anything-goes-tickets

22/05/2026

SODS is deeply saddened to share that Jamie Bell, Musical Director for The Great British Bake Off Musical, has sadly and suddenly passed away.

In the short time we knew him, Jamie made a lasting impact on the society, and the cast and creative team of Bake Off.

We send our heartfelt condolences to Jamie’s family, friends, colleagues and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him 💜

20/05/2026

Welcome to the House of Fun… and break a leg to our talented friends at BasOp "Basildon Operatic Society" as they open their production of Our House tonight! 🏠🎶

Packed with classic Madness hits, this feel good musical is guaranteed to have audiences singing along from start to finish, and you might even spot some of our members on the stage!

Don’t miss your chance to see this brilliant production, and break a leg, BasOp! 💜

🎟️ : https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/basop-our-house/

🎶♥️🏠TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE 🏠❤️🎶

Join BasOp at the Towngate Theatre

20- 23 May 2026

TICKETS: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/basop-our-house/

As part of our early bird offer, the first 50 tickets will be sold for £20 each!

Songs made famous by Madness, join us at the Towngate Theatre in our House of Fun🤪

Dont miss the Madness!!!♥️🎶

19/05/2026

🎭 CASTING CALL 🎭

We’re looking for a talented male performer to play the role of PHIL in our upcoming production of The Great British Bake Off Musical! 🍰

Phil is a charismatic and polished Liverpudlian judge with famously high standards in the tent. Beneath the handsome and stern exterior is humour, warmth and genuine heart. We’re looking for a strong performer to bring this iconic role to life!

📍 Seeking:
• Male performer
• Playing age 50–60
• Tenor
• Able to do a Scouse accent

Interested? Email [email protected] or message our socials 💜

Expression of interest closes Monday 25th May.

19/05/2026

🎭 CASTING CALL 🎭

We’re casting for HASSAN in our upcoming production of The Great British Bake Off Musical! 🍰

Hassan is the youngest contestant in the tent; cheeky, confident and full of heart. We’re looking for a charismatic young performer to bring this funny, warm role to life.

📍 Seeking:
• Male performer
• Playing age 17–20 (performer must be 18+)
• Tenor
• Able to authentically portray Middle Eastern heritage
• London accent

Interested? Email [email protected] or message our socials 💜

Expression of interest closes Monday 25th May.