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Read-through/Casting/Parts Available for
The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig
Production Dates 27-29 October 2022
Read-through on Tuesday 21st June at 8pm at The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435 Footscray Road, New Eltham, London SE9 3UL, contact email for more info necpneweltham@yahoo.co.uk, rehearsals start August. All are welcome!
Spider’s Web is a parody of the usual Agatha Christie fare – a light comedy version of a thriller. The audience know “whodunnit” but the police inspector doesn’t. There are multiple red herrings and just about everyone has a motive. There’s even a butler – did he do it? It’s an ensemble piece set in 1954 and there are a broad range of over-the-top characters to get your teeth into and make your own.
Director Liz Riley is keen to keep the twist at the end of the play a secret – even from BCP members not involved in the production!
Rehearsals will be on Sundays and Wednesdays, starting after 19 February 2022. There are three male roles (40s-60s), two male roles (30s), Clarissa is 30s, Pippa is a teenager. Playing ages of other roles are fairly flexible, and the Inspector and Constable can be any gender.
Auditions will take place at The Mill Arts Centre on 4 and 6 January 2022, 7.30pm, and will be a mix of sections from the play, as well as some group work.
Roles available as follows:
Sir Roland Delahaye
Clarissa Hailsham-Brown
Elgin
Hugo Birch
Pippa Hailsham-Brown
Oliver Costello
Inspector Lord
Constable Jones
Jeremy Warrender
Mildred Peake
Henry Hailsham-Brown
You do not have to be a member to audition but will need to join if cast. Membership option details can be found on the BCP website – https://banburycrossplayers.org.uk/get-involved-2021-2022/
More details of the play can also be found on the BCP website – https://banburycrossplayers.org.uk/spiders-web/
Performance dates are 18th to 21st May 2022. You will need to be available from 15 May for Technical and Dress rehearsals.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in what will be a fun show with a company who have a long history of producing theatre of the highest quality.
If you have any questions, please email us at contactus@banburycrossplayers.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you!