We hold regular Play Readings at the theatre. Some of these are for fun and others are for plays we are hoping to perform.
Following a play reading, we hold auditions at the theatre. We typically have two audition dates. Auditions are open to everyone and details are put up on our website and Facebook pages.
Anyone that wants to be part of the production is welcome to try for a part. If you are unable to make the auditions, you may be able to arrange an alternative time with the Director.
Our auditions do not involve having to learn specific parts and are enjoyable and fun. If you attended the play reading evening, you will already be familiar with the play. Information and further details on characters and the play are on our website.
If you are successful in securing a part, we will let you know after the play is cast.
We have an eight to ten week rehearsal period consisting of two rehearsals per week. This may increase over the two weeks and weekend preceding the performance week.
Current Read Through and Auditions for upcoming shows:
One Acts ​
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Audition and Read-Through - Monday 6th January 2025
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GILLY'S GEM by Sandy Taylor
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Gilly's Gem will be performed as one of the one-act plays for IES February production (Feb 19th - 22nd). It's a light comedy, lasting 40-45 minutes, and would suit an old hand wanting a gentle role, or would be ideal for anyone wanting to take their first steps in am-dram, or perhaps returning to it after a break.
The play is set in a block of posh apartments in London. Millie and Peggy, both live-in cleaners, are best friends and rely on each other for support when dealing with their lady bosses. Millie's boss is a kind and wealthy woman who is very fond of Gilly, even though she knows that Millie and Peggy help themselves to the Gin when she’s away, that her cleaning leaves much to be desired, and that her cooking is awful. Millie is very protective of her lovely, rather naïve boss. The fun starts when Gilly introduces Millie to her new prospective boyfriend, Toby, who says he is an antiques dealer, and wants her to invest some money in his business… except that he's not. Millie recognises him as Frank, a bloke who runs a market stall in Petticoat Lane. Millie calls on her friend Peggy to help her expose Toby without hurting Gilly's feelings.
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CAST:
• Millie: Gilly’s live-in cleaner
• Peggy: a cleaning lady from the downstairs apartment
• Gilly: wealthy, well-travelled
• Anna: Gilly’s sister
• Toby: Gilly's prospective boyfriend
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If you fancy giving it a go, come along on 6th January. NB, you'll also be welcome if you don't want to act but would like to read or listen to the play being read. Also if you would like to audition but can't make the 6th, please get in contact with Ken at: kencoo@clara.net .