Hatton Musical Theatre are thrilled to announce that our next show will be Rent at Buzz Theatre, Woking in May 2026. Information on how to take part can be found on this page.
Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.
On this page you find all the information you need to take part in our production. If you have any questions that are not covered on this page, please email info@hattonmusicaltheatre.co.uk
Please note, all performers must be over the age of 18 to take part in this production.
Key Dates (pre auditions)
| Date | Event | Time | Venue |
| Sunday 25 January 2026 | Launch Night | 6.30pm-8.00pm | Greenfield School |
| Sunday 15 February 2026 | Auditions | 6.00pm-9.30pm | Buzz Theatre, Woking |
*The audition routine will be taught this evening. It will also be recapped during the auditions.
Show Information Pack
Rehearsal Dates
We rehearse on a Monday and Wednesday evening each week. There are also a number of Sunday rehearsals during April/May. A full list of dates can be downloaded below.
As we’re staging the show within an intensive six-week period, a high level of availability will be required. However, we can work pre-planned absences into the schedule.
Audition Material
All audition material can be downloaded via the link below.
Audition Day Timetable
| Time | Role(s) |
| 6.00pm | Roger Davis Mark Cohen Tom Collins Angel Dumont Schunard Benjamin Coffin III |
| 7.15pm | Dance call – all must attend |
| 7.45pm | Ensemble singing |
| 8.00pm | Joanne Jefferson Mimi Marquez Maureen Johnson |
Audition Form
Everyone who wishes to be in the show is required to fill out an audition form. The deadline for audition forms is midday on Saturday 14 February.