Once the musical to hold auditions

The award-winning musical Once(based on the much-loved Oscar-winning film starring Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová), is to hold open auditions in Dublin on Saturday November 24.

A cast of twelve will be required to rehearse in London from January 21 2013

The production requires 8 males and 4 females, aged between mid 20s to over 50s. You will need to have the ability to move well and speak in an Irish or Eastern European accent. You must also have the ability to play one of the following to a high standard: piano, guitar, violin, fiddle, accordion, cello, ukele, mandolin, percussion or bass guitar.

Those auditioning will be required to sing and play an instrument, which they must bring with them on the day. A current photograph and CV will also be needed.

People will be seen strictly in the order in which they arrive. Auditions must be completed by 5pm. Audition registration will stop at 12 noon.

Auditions will take place in Whelans, Wexford Street, Dublin on Saturday November 24 at 9.30am.