The Inheritance by Miguel Falabella (translated and adapted by Len Pannett)
Directed by Len Pannett
16th–20th September 2025 in the Club Room
After years apart, four sisters reunite at their mother’s funeral, forced to take stock of their family’s assets while also confronting the trajectories of their own lives. Their differences are inevitable, shaped by the distinct paths they have taken:
• Maria Lúcia (woman, late 40s) abandoned a conventional marriage and her child to pursue a grand romance in Paris
• Selma (woman, late 40s), the most conservative, is married to a military man and leads a disciplined life in middle-class Tijuca
• Regina (woman, late 40s), free-spirited and esoteric, embraces a ‘high-spirited’ outlook and refuses to hold back
• Laura (woman, late 30s), the youngest, surprises her sisters with her intellectual depth and unconventional choices
Their reunion is fraught with tension as old wounds resurface, leading to heated arguments and emotional clashes. Yet, amid the conflicts, they rediscover shared memories, uncover new facets of themselves, and navigate the complexities of sisterhood, embracing their joys, struggles and differences with intensity.
The play unfolds as the sisters reunite, using the division of their inheritance as a means to revisit the past, where conflicting memories fuel both tension and eventual reconciliation. The Inheritance delves into the fragile balance between personal emotions and social expression, exploring the passage of time, the longing for an idealised past, and the raw authenticity of its characters through a blend of biting humour and introspective depth.
Auditions
Wednesday 23rd April, 7.30pm in the Curtis Room
Wednesday 30th April, 7.30pm in the Curtis Room
Audition pieces are in the cupboard in the CX.
If you cannot make those dates, contact lenpannett@gmail.com for alternative arrangements.
The Father by Florian Zeller
Directed by Gloria Wright
14th–18th October 2025
This powerful, evocative play deals with a subject that is ever-more relevant in our aging society: dementia. The play is written from the perspective of Andre (the father) and is therefore deliberately confusing as it takes the audience into a view of the world as seen through the eyes of Andre.
The play is approx. 90 minutes with no interval and there will be a Q&A after each performance with a representative from one of the dementia charities joining us on stage to answer questions.
Parts
- Andre (the father) – The whole play is seen through Andre’s eyes. We experience his confusion and anger, his battle to make sense of the world as it appears to him. An amazing – and challenging – role for any older actor.
- Anne (daughter) – Has enormous love for her father, but grows increasingly frustrated with his inability to accept what is happening.
- Pierre, Anne’s partner of 5 years – Seems supportive and sympathetic but we also see a nasty side to him … or do we?
- Man – Will be a similar age to Pierre. Plays different characters. We can never know whether he is who he says he is (or who Andre thinks he is).
- Woman – Similar in age to Anne. Another character who plays different people causing confusion for the audience as well as Andre.
- Laura – Playing age around 30. A younger woman who comes to meet Andre with a view to caring for him at home. A lovely, bright bubbly person.
Audition dates:
Wednesday 11th June at 7.30pm
Saturday 14th June at 10am
Saturday 21st June at 10am
Sunday 22nd June at 10am
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact the director: gloriawrightox10@gmail.com or 07881 786939.