Carnival of the Animals: Theatre and Music Production

The Society of Performing Arts Kota Kinabalu (SPArKS) is excited to present a live music production of Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns, featuring live dancers and pre-recorded footage.

📅 Performance Dates: 19th & 20th September 2025

📍 Venue: JKKN, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Auditions For Musicians and Dancers

We are looking for musicians and dancers to be part of our production of Carnival of the Animals!

Audition Date for Dancers: 5th April 2025, 2-5pm

Audition Date For Musicians: Weekend of 19th & 20th April 2025

Rehearsals: If you are selected to be part of the production, you must be available for rehearsals for at least 6 weeks prior to show and for face to face at least 2 weeks prior to the show.

Remuneration: An honorarium will be provided for all performers who are selected to be part of the show.

To register for an audition, please fill in this Form (FOR MUSICIANS) or Form (FOR DANCERS)

For more information, you may download our information pack below or send us a WhatsApp at +6017 811 3088

Deadline for Submission: 30th March 2025

About Carnival of the Animals

Carnival of the Animals is a humorous and imaginative musical suite composed by Camille Saint-Saëns in 1886. It consists of 14 short movements, each representing a different animal or creature through playful and expressive music.

Some well-known sections include:

“The Swan” – a graceful cello solo evoking the elegance of a swan.

“The Royal March of the Lion” – a grand, regal theme for the king of the jungle.

“The Elephant” – a comical, heavy dance played by the double bass.

“Tortoises” – a slow, witty parody of the famous Can-Can tune.

“Hens and Roosters” – a lively, clucking melody mimicking barnyard fowl.

“Pianists” – a humorous take on music students practicing scales.

Though Saint-Saëns originally wrote it for private entertainment, it has become one of his most famous and beloved works!