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

All in the Club Room.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact the director: gloriawrightox10@gmail.com or 07881 786939.