LONDON’S CALLING!

If the smell of greasepaint and the roar of the crowds sounds like your idea of heaven then this could be just the job for you…

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) is asking for members of the public to take part in the judging panels for next year’s Laurence Olivier Awards. The positions are open for any member of the public who would like to take part in this year-long opportunity to see the best of London’s theatre, opera or dance for free.

Previous year’s panellists included a poisons expert, psychologists, therapists, business analysts, vicars and teachers of all ages, all inspired by their passion for the theatre.

The Laurence Olivier Awards judging panels are unique in that they are comprised of both professional and public panellists who come together to judge theatre’s most prestigious awards.

Applicants must have a proven enthusiasm for the theatre, opera or dance as they will be required to dedicate themselves to attending a vast array of productions staged throughout the year in London. They will be required to consider each of these performances with perception and clarity.

In order to enter, each applicant must be over 18 and live within easy access of London. Each entrant must write a detailed 150 word review of a production they have seen recently and they must also list all the productions they have seen in the last 12 months. There are separate panels judging theatre, opera, dance and the SOLT’s affiliate members.

Anyone who wants to apply can pick up a leaflet from any West End theatre, apply online, or they can request a form from SOLT, via: email or 020 7557 6777 or send an SAE to: Awards Office (P), 32 Rose Street, London WC2E 9ET.

Closing dates for applications is 30th November, with interviews taking place in early December. The Awards year runs from 1st January to 31st December.