Handbagged by Moira Buffini
Directed by Chris Harris
Performance dates 16-20 March 2027
Auditions
Saturday November 7th, 10.30 a.m. in the Dennis Wood Studio
Wednesday 11th, 7.30 p.m. in the John Warburton Room
Thursday 12th, 7.30 p.m. in the Curtis Room
The play is a series of snapshots – often highly comedic – centred on (but expanding beyond) the weekly meetings between the then Queen and Prime minister from 1979 to 1989.
Scripts will shortly appear in the ‘Artistic’ pigeonhole in the foyer: please sign them out/back in asap, and date and sign the form.
The two male roles: ‘Footman 1’ must be the younger. Please be prepared to have a shot at a Scottish and a Welsh accent. ‘Footman 2’: ditto; say any two of Australian, Yorkshire, Irish, American.
The four female roles: ‘Liz’ and ‘Mags’ are the younger versions – whilst ‘T’ and ‘Q’ are the elder ones – of Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher. Their actual ages from 1979 to 1989 are a matter of record – but of course we want theatrical, so there is some leeway. Find time if you can to look at some clips of these two and perhaps demonstrate some vocal or physical mannerisms at audition.
Contact Chris Harris (01491 598365) and cdharrisox10@gmail.com for any questions.
Company by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth
Directed by Ric Harley
Musical Director: Sandy Bowen
Performance dates 18-22 May 2027
Auditions
Singing auditions: Sunday, 15 November, 10am-2pm in the Dennis Wood Studio (please book a slot)
Acting auditions (and singing if necessary): Tuesday, 17 November, 7-9:30pm in the Warburton Room
Acting auditions: Thursday, 19 November 7-9:30pm in the Warburton Room
Call-backs: Sunday, 22nd November, 10am-2pm in the Dennis Wood Studio
You must book a slot of 10 mins for the audition on Sunday 15th. You must bring sheet music for 2 contrasting songs. They don’t need to be from Company.
If you have problems with these dates, but would like to audition, and to book an audition slot on the 15th, contact Erica Harley 07798 911734 erica.harley@sinodunplayers.org.uk
You can watch a production of Company on YouTube as a guide to the story and characters: https://youtu.be/aNZGdSurN_8?si=52BGsG__AkXmnUcA
CAST – all American accents. The cast playing age range will be early twenties to sixties.
Robert – the eligible bachelor on his 35th birthday.
AND HIS FRIENDS:
Joanne & Larry – oldest couple around 50-60s
Sarah & Harry – late 20s to mid 30s married -need to be able to have a Karate fight
Susan & Peter – 30s-40s married.
Jennie & David – late 30 to 40s
Amy & Paul – early 20s to mid 30s about to be married.
THE GIRLFRIENDS (late 20s to early 30s):
April – goofy, a dumb blonde, air hostess
Marta – giddy, loves New York, its madness and diversity
Kathy – loves the outdoors and is a potential partner
There will be a small group of singers who double up as stage crew, but very much part of the cast and in costume.