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.
Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade
Every marriage needs a little fantasy to keep it sparkling, doesn’t it? Judy and Johnny are leading the perfect 1950s lifestyle. She stays at home and keeps a perfect house, cooks perfect meals and has everything perfect for Johnny when he returns home from work as an estate agent. But something just isn’t quite right because being a domestic goddess isn’t as easy as it looks when it is no longer the 1950s!
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Can nostalgia go too far? Can Judy keep her dream alive? Will Johnny get that long awaited and needed promotion? Is there a price for living in the past and most importantly…can you live ‘happily ever after’?
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Home, I’m Darling is a dark and dazzling comedy. It was first performed at Theatre Clwyd with Katherine Parkinson starring as Judy and it has since been performed in the West End and toured the UK and Australia. In 2019 it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.
It is a great privilege to be able to able to direct this play at the Warehouse Theatre and it is sure to be a hit!
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If you would like to be a part of Judy’s quest to keep the 1950s alive and kicking in 2026, please come along and audition!
Hope to see you soon,
Irene Glynn (Director)
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Auditions
Monday 5th January and Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 7:30pm
Performance dates
29th April – 2nd May 2026
Characters:
Judy - Lead role in her late thirties (Playing age 35-45): Judy Is the central character of the play and she is on stage for the duration of the show. This is a wonderful role with full on 1950s retro feel. Judy is trying desperately throughout the play to keep together the façade she has built of being the perfect 1950s housewife. For this role, the actress needs to be prepared to dance a jive!
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Johnny- Main Role (Playing Age 35-45): Judy’s husband who initially seems supportive of his wife’s choice to live as a 1950s housewife and to live with the 1950s façade. He too has adopted the fifties lifestyle and clothing.
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Fran- (Playing age 30-40): Judy’s best friend and recently married to Marcus. She is interested in Judy’s lifestyle and appears to admire her and Johnny’s perfect relationship. She attends Jive weekends with Judy, Johnny and Marcus.
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Sylvia – (Playing Age 60+): Judy’s mother. She is not happy by Judy’s choice to become a housewife having bought Judy up in a commune and to be a feminist. She has two brilliant scenes including a fabulous scene stealing monologue.
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Alex – (playing age late 20s to mid-30s): Johnny’s boss at the estate agency firm. She wears modern dress. She is completely opposite to Judy in both her appearance and attitudes.
Marcus – (Playing age 30 - 40s): Fran’s husband and friends with Johnny and Judy. He dances Jive with Judy. Marcus is an interesting role who has some controversial views. He is probably the least sympathetic character.
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Please note that there may need to be some flexibility in the desired age ranges!!