Sword swallowers, dog trainers and singers get ready – Britain’s Got Talent auditions are coming to Kent.

ITV’s talent show, led by head judge Simon Cowell, returns in 2017 and producers are scouring the country in search of folk with unusual or extraordinary skills.

The show is open to performers of all ages, with any talent: it’s all about skill and star quality.

Executive producer Amelia Brown said “We’ve had some amazing winners over the last 10 series, from this year’s champion Richard Jones, who was the first magician to ever win the show, right through to Paul Potts, Diversity and Collabro. We can’t wait to see what talent Margate has to offer.

"We are looking for all kinds of talents, so if you feel you have something special to show us then make sure you apply, you never know where it might take you.”

This year marked the 10th anniversary of Britain’s Got Talent. Hundreds of acts have gone on to find fame and fortune thanks to the show, two of the most successful being singer Susan Boyle, who has sold more than 20 million records worldwide, and dance troupe Diversity.

WHERE IN KENT TO AUDITION

The team will be in the Ballroom at Dreamland, Margate on Saturday, September 10

They will be at Fremlin Walk’s bandstand in Maidstone on Sunday, September 11 from 10am

At an open mic night at The Duke of York in The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells from 8pm on Monday September 12

The Woodman pub at Ide Hill, Sevenoaks on Thursday, September 15 from 4pm

MORE BGT INFO
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

To register, email Beth Millard at beth.millard@thames.tv

Aspiring acts can also apply now via itv.com/talent and register for one of the audition days later in the year. They can also apply by sending in a video audition of their act.