Chicago 2020

Chicago Postponed due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Anvil Arts announced today that the Haymarket has closed with immediate effect.  We are therefore sorry to announce the *POSTPONEMENT* of our production of Chicago in May, but everyone’s safety and health must take priority.

It is our intention to stage Chicago later in the year, if possible.  We are currently working with the rights holder and the theatre to negotiate alternative performance dates for a time when life resumes some kind of normality.

Given that we are not yet able to confirm these dates, Anvil Arts will be contacting all patrons to arrange ticket refunds.  Please do not contact the box office – they will contact you (See their full statement below).

We will keep you updated once we know more.  We hope it won’t be too long before you can join us for a bit of fabulous Razzle Dazzle!

In the meantime, take care of yourselves and we hope to see you again soon.

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Full Anvil Arts statement
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Following the government’s announcement yesterday, both The Anvil and The Haymarket will be closed to the public until further notice and scheduled performances will not take place.

We will be contacting all ticket holders in date order of performance as quickly as possible. Please refrain from contacting the box office regarding ticket refunds, we will contact you.

As a charity, we will be working hard to deal with the financial implications of this period of closure. Please consider donating the cost of your ticket to The Anvil Trust rather than requesting a credit note or refund.

We will keep the web site updated with further information.

Thank you for your understanding in this unprecedented situation.

Chicago - Audition and Director Setting Dates

Updated: 9 January 2020

If you are thinking of auditioning for Chicago in May 2020, here are the key dates for which you will need to be available.

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Pre-audition rehearsals
Monday 6 January 2020 – 19:30 - Welcome talk with Director and setting of dance audition pieces
Wednesday 8 January 2020 – 19:45 - 22:00
Monday 13 January 2020 – 19:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 15 January 2020 – 19:45 - 22:00

Auditions and recalls
Auditions: Saturday 18 January 2020 - 10:00 - 17:00. We will start with dancers, then ensemble singing, followed by individual characters.
Recalls: Sunday 19 January 2020 (recalls) - 10:00.
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE. The entrance is opposite Camouflage Corner

Director's setting dates
Block 1: Sunday 9 February – Tuesday 11th February 2020 - Times TBC
Block 2: Sunday 1 March – Tuesday 3rd March 2020 - Times TBC
Block 3: Sunday 22 – Tuesday 23rd March 2020 - Times TBC

Costume call
Thursday 7 May

Run of show in costume
Friday 8 May

Orchestra call and technical rehearsal
Sunday 10 May

Dress rehearsal
Monday 11 May

Performances
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May (no matinee)

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