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UCL! The Musical Auditions are now open!
This November, the Bloomsbury Theatre will be home to a very special production - ‘UCL! The Musical’ is brand-new original musical created entirely by students and recent alumni, and auditions now open!
This is an opportunity to be part of a very special show that has been created entirely by students and recent alumni for UCL200. Our incredible writer (Sophie Eaton) and composer (Eve Edwards) have created a script that is both hilarious and heartfelt in equal measure with stunning, show-stopping songs and music. Think tap dancing Jeremy Benthams, a very special cast of characters and even an unexpected appearance from Charli xcx. UCL! The Musical is a once-in-200-years performance opportunity!
It's a chance to be in something no one has ever seen before. UCL! The Musical is a brand-new show - part of an original cast and the very first people people to bring the show to life.
About the show
Two hundred years of history. One signature. Twenty-four hours to save UCL. ⏳
Meet Connie, a brand new assistant archivist who’s always running late, and Clive, a man who has filed every document in UCL’s history and would like to keep it that way. Add an old flame, a charming peer with a suspicious interest in the founding deeds, and one very bad decision, and suddenly the whole university is at risk of disappearing.
What follows is a race through two centuries of rebels, radicals and big ideas, from the founders who were told a university for everyone would never happen, to the students and staff who’ve made UCL what it is today. 🎭
This is a show about history, community, and why it matters that anyone can learn. It’s also a show with a lot of jokes, a lot of songs, and more Jeremy Benthams than you’d expect.
Created and performed entirely by UCL students and recent alumni, UCL! The Musical is a once-in-200-years theatrical experience.
Performances run 24–28 November 2026 at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
Why audition?
This is your chance to be part of the very first cast of a brand-new musical.
UCL! The Musical is a brand-new show, offering excellent acting, comedy and musical opportunities!
Everyone is welcome, whatever your experience. There are big principal roles, a lively ensemble and tap-dancing Jeremy Benthams.
It is an ensemble-heavy musical where your experiences as students at UCL and your ideas will help shape the show, and in addition you will get to sing original catchy songs, and perform in a funny and moving show at the incredible Bloomsbury Theatre.
We want a cast that looks like London, so it doesn't matter whether you've done fifty shows or none. If you've ever wanted to be on the Bloomsbury Theatre stage in a show that's truly yours, this is it!
Audition Dates
All auditions take place in the Rehearsal Room, 1st Floor, Bloomsbury Theatre Building and will happen between Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October.
To find out more on audition dates, audition roles, what to prepare, rehearsal schedule, and how to book your audition, please read our audition pack here.
Sign Up for an Audition
To audition, you must complete the audition form and either book an in‑person slot or submit a self‑tape.
1. Book your audition slot
Choose a free 10‑minute slot on the sign‑up sheet for the day that suits you. Include your name and UCL email. Please take one slot only.
You can find the auditions sign-up sheet form here.
2. Book your dance call
Pick one dance call only (either Wednesday or Friday).
You can find the dance sign-up sheet form here.
3. Fill in the audition form
This takes around 10 minutes and is required for both in‑person auditions and self‑tapes.
If you are submitting a self-tape please include your song, scene and dance by Thursday 8 October 23:59pm
You can find the audition form here.
UCL! The Musical is a celebration of UCL and a great opportunity for the creatively engaged students to get involved. If you have any questions, please contact Producer of UCL! The Musical, Shria at [email protected]