The Sewing Group by E. V. Crowe
Directed by Sue Forward
Performance dates 22nd–26th September 2026

Auditions
Tuesday 14th April, 7.30pm in the Warburton Room
Thursday 16th April, 7.30pm in the Warburton Room
Saturday 18th April, 10.30am in the Dennis Wood Studio

Scripts available in the ‘Next Production’ pigeonhole at the CX.

Summary

A contemporary play with distinct ‘Charlie Brooker/Black Mirror vibes. Things, and people, are not always what they seem.

‘If I had a Time Machine I could go back to, um, to before anyone got as clever, before computer engineers … Yeah, maybe then we could start it all again.’ (Maggie in The Sewing Group)

Crowe has crafted a gripping and mysterious piece of theatre that blurs notions of past, present and a possible future. Seeded with clues as to what might really be going on beneath the surface of the sewing group, the play resonates with modern audiences on many levels.

Roles Available

• Character A – Confident woman, used to leadership. Playing age 30-60
• Character B – Co-operative woman, second to A. Playing age 20-60
• Character C – Maggie, driven and very competitive newcomer. Playing age 30-50
• Character D – Sally, sceptical and diffident. Playing age 20-60
• Character E – Insightful, quiet woman. Playing age 30-60
• Character F – Male, two roles: Alex, a serious and concientious manager/Mac, professional colleague of Maggie. Playing age 30-60