Audition

“Night Must Fall”

2 Oct 2022 @ 2:30pm,
3 Oct 2022 @ 7:00pm
Peridot Theatre Inc

Author: Emlyn Williams

Director: Alison Knight

Genre: Drama

Agent: By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company

Synopsis

When the imperious, embittered Mrs. Bramson learns that her young maid Dora is pregnant, she summons the child’s presumed father to her bungalow. The young man, Dan, is charming but mysterious. Could he be responsible for the recent murder and beheading of a local woman, and could Mrs. Bramson be his next victim? Skilfully, Dan insinuates himself into Mrs. Bramson’s affections and attempts to seduce her sceptical niece, Olivia. Despite strong suspicions of Dan’s diabolical intentions, Olivia finds herself attracted to, and fascinated by, the young man. Emlyn Williams’ classic thriller, a hit on stage and screen, provides thrills and surprises for audiences of any era.

By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A ConcordTheatricals Company

Characters

Characters Summary:

3 M (20s, 35-ish, 50+)
5 F (55+, 40-60, late 20s, early 20s, 20-40)

Characters Description:

Character detail
MRS BRANSOM
Aged 55. A wealthy widow. Selfish, demanding hypochondriac. Upper class English accent.
OLIVIA GRAYNE
Aged 28. Mrs Bransom’s niece, and paid companion. Penniless and repressed but highly intelligent. Upper class English accent.
HUBERT LAURIE
Aged 35. A hearty, good-natured bore in love with Olivia. Upper class English accent.
NURSE LIBBY
Aged late 20s (though could be older). Kind, cheerful, practical, used to dealing with difficult patients. Regional accent.
MRS TERENCE
Middle-aged housekeeper. Stands up to Mrs Bransom. Comic role. Cockney accent.
DORA PARKOE
Maid. Aged 20. Not too bright. Regional accent (Essex/Cockney).
INSPECTOR BELSIZE
Aged 50+. Understated, perceptive, thorough and determined.
DAN
Aged 20s. His apparent confidence and disarming good nature masks a psychopathic personality. Attractive to women. Accent described as ‘rough’ and ‘indeterminate’.

Precast Characters:

Lord Chief Justice

Audition Venue & Dates

Audition Dates and Times:

2:30pm on:

  • Sun 2nd Oct 2022

7:00pm on:

  • Mon 3rd Oct 2022

Audition Venue Name: Fleigner Hall

Audition Venue Address:

31 Highland Ave Oakleigh East 3166

Audition Enquiries Contact: Alison Knight Email: alisonperidot@gmail.com or Mob: 0437 380 533. Please note auditions are by appointment.

Performances

Season Dates: 9 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2023

Showtimes:

2:00pm on:

  • Sun 19th Feb 2023

4:00pm on:

  • Sun 12th Feb 2023

8:00pm on:

  • Thu 9th Feb 2023
  • Fri 10th Feb 2023
  • Sat 11th Feb 2023
  • Thu 16th Feb 2023
  • Fri 17th Feb 2023
  • Sat 18th Feb 2023

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Other Information

Other Information:

Please note - Bookings are by appointment.