FAQs
Taking part
BBEXP is open to young people between the ages of 8 and 25-years-old.
We always aim to keep our fees as competitive as possible. Our 2026 BBEXP productions are £475 per participant with a 25% discount for siblings. Payment options are available.
The next in-person auditions are:
- BBEXP Edinburgh Little Shop of Horrors 2026: Sunday 19th April at George Watson’s College, Junior School, 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5EG, between 1pm and 4pm (exact timing TBC)
- BBEXP Aberdeen Bring It On! 2026: Sunday 10th May at Robert Gordon’s College, Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FE, between 10am and 4pm (exact timing TBC)
- BBEXP Swansea Bring It On! 2026: Sunday 3rd May at Brangwyn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE, between 10am and 4pm (exact timing TBC).
You can audition for either or both of the above productions at either location.
Audition details for all locations will be emailed after you register to take part in a BBEXP Production.
We aim to confirm your place in the cast within 1 week of your audition date.
Registration Day & Principal Cast auditions
Our Registration Days are:
- BBEXP Edinburgh Little Shop of Horrors 2026: Sunday 26th April at George Watson’s College, 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5EG, 10am-4pm
- BBEXP Aberdeen Bring It On! 2026: Sunday 10th May at Robert Gordon’s College, Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FE, 10am-4pm
- BBEXP Swansea Bring It On! 2026: Sunday 31st May – venue TBC – 10am-4pm
10am-12pm – REGISTRATION DAY: Everyone is required to attend
12-4pm – PRINCIPAL ROLE AUDITIONS: Only those who want to audition attend (audition materials will be sent to you in advance
The BBEXP team will send an email in advance of Registration Day with all the information you’ll need.
Everyone should bring water and energy! Wear clothes you’re comfortable in – and be ready for your headshot at the Registration Day. Those auditioning in the afternoon for a Principal role, please bring a packed lunch and snacks with you, and wear clothes you can move freely in.
If you can’t attend the scheduled dates, email us at bbexp@bythecollectives.global and we’ll do our best to make alternative arrangements for you.
In advance of Registration Day, we’ll send you an email with a Registration Day form that must be completed. This form is where you confirm if you’d like to audition for a Principal role in the cast. Audition material will be sent to you in advance of Registration Day, and the Principal role auditions take place in the afternoon, 12–4pm.
We aim to confirm if you’ve been successful in securing a Principal role in the cast at least 4 weeks before rehearsals start.
Venues & locations
BBEXP Edinburgh Little Shop of Horrors 2026:
Daily Rehearsals:
- Saturday 11th to Tuesday 21st July 2026 (inclusive)
From 9.30am to 5.30pm
At George Watson’s College, 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5EG
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:
- Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th July (inclusive)
From 9.30am to 5.30pm
At the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT
Performances:
- 7.30pm on Friday 24th July
2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 25th July 2026
At the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT
NB Dates, times and locations may be subject to change.
BBEXP Aberdeen Bring It On! 2026:
Daily Rehearsals:
- Sunday 26th July to Tuesday 4th August 2026 (inclusive)
From 9.30am to 5.30pm
At Robert Gordon’s College, Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FE
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:
- Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th August 2026 (inclusive)
From 9.30am to 5.30pm
At His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL
Performances:
- 7.30pm on Friday 7th August
2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 8th August 2026
At His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL
NB Dates, times and locations may be subject to change.
BBEXP Swansea Bring It On! 2026:
Daily Rehearsals:
- Sunday 2nd to Monday 10th August 2026 (inclusive)
From 9.30am to 5.30pm
At Brangwyn Hall, Guildhall Road South, Swansea SA1 4PE
Tech/Dress Rehearsals:
- Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th August 2026 (inclusive)
From 9.30am to 5.30pm
At the Swansea Building Society Arena
Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Bae Copr Bay, Swansea SA1 3BX
Performances:
- 7.30pm on Thursday 13th August 2026
2.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday 14th August 2026
At the Swansea Building Society Arena
Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Bae Copr Bay, Swansea SA1 3BX
NB Dates, times and locations may be subject to change.
Rehearsals
We’ll send out a rehearsal schedule a few weeks before rehearsals start. Daily rehearsals are for everyone in the cast, so you should prepare to be in on all the published days. Extra rehearsals may be called for Principal roles and also for some specific numbers. These will be advised as far in advance as possible.
You should always wear your BBEXP T-Shirt uniform during rehearsals. In addition, wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in and appropriate footwear.
We don’t supply any meals or snacks. Participants who are aged 13-years-old and above can leave the rehearsal (with signed permission for those under 16) during breaks to visit the local shops. However, we recommend bringing a packed lunch, snacks and water with you every day.
We take a daily register of all participants, so if you’re unable to attend a rehearsal due to illness (or something else), email bbexp@bythecollectives.global as soon as possible to let us know. If you don’t let us know in advance by email, then the participant’s parent/guardian will receive a phone call or email at the start of the rehearsal to check everything is ok.
NB due to the fast paced nature of the BBEXP productions, it may not always be possible to slot you into numbers if you’ve missed rehearsal time, although we’ll do our very best!
We take a daily register of all participants, so if you need to leave early or arrive late, email bbexp@bythecollectives.global as far in advance as possible to let us know.
NB due to the fast paced nature of the BBEXP productions, it may not always be possible to slot you into numbers if you’ve missed rehearsal time, although we’ll do our very best!
Please call BBEXP on 0331 630 0762, and we’ll let your child know that you’re running late. A member of the BBEXP team will wait with them until you arrive.
We’ll share a themed ‘Look Book’ at Registration Day which includes items we’d love you to source – although there’s absolutely no expectation to buy anything new, as these items you should be able to borrow from friends or family. Any specific, specialist items will be supplied by BBEXP.
In both the rehearsal space and the theatre, we’ll designate a specific area for ‘lost/left’ items. If these are not collected by the time we leave the rehearsal space or theatre venue, then we’ll recycle them.
Yes, but these cannot be used in the rehearsal hall, unless your device is being used to record vocal tracks.
Yes. All participants will be invited to order one FREE T-Shirt which must be worn during rehearsals. There are other items available for purchase (including additional T-Shirts to allow for washing!).
Performances
You can buy tickets for the BBEXP performances directly from the theatres.
Buy BBEXP Edinburgh Little Shop of Horrors 2026:
https://www.capitaltheatres.com/shows/little-shop-of-horrors/
Buy BBEXP Aberdeen Bring It On! 2026:
https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/beyond-broadway-experience-2026-bring-it-on/
Buy BBEXP Swansea Bring It On! 2026: link to come
We set our ticket prices to be as affordable as possible, so there aren’t any further discounts for family and friends.
At the Stage Door of the theatre. We’ll confirm timings once we know the final running time of the show.
No. Due to strict licensing laws this is not allowed under any circumstances.
Next year
We aim to announce the following year’s show for your location at curtain down on the last performance of this year’s show. The registration link on our website will be ready to accept applications once the announcement is made.
Yes, everyone auditions for BBEXP productions each year.