Audition

The Good Life

17 Aug 2025 @ 7:00pm,
18 Aug 2025 @ 7:00pm
Brighton Theatre Company

Author: Jeremy Sams based on TV series by John Esmonde & Bob Larbey

Director: Joanne Gabriel

Genre: Comedy

Agent: Origin Theatrical

Synopsis

Tom Good is having a mid-life crisis thanks to turning
the ripe old age of 40. He and his wife Barbara make the
unusual decision to leave their middle class lifestyle and
become completely self-sufficient. They grow their own
fruit and veg, keep livestock in the back yard, make their
own clothes and even generate their own electricity from
manure.
It’s the good life for them – but not for Margo and Jerry
Leadbetter, who live next door, and are desperately trying to
maintain the status quo of their fancy suburb of London.
This recent, witty sitcom revival taps into issues that
resonate now more than ever. The characters get
themselves into and out of hilarious situations with warmth,
generosity and fun and will delight audiences of all ages.Tom Good is having a mid-life crisis thanks to turning
the ripe old age of 40. He and his wife Barbara make the
unusual decision to leave their middle class lifestyle and
become completely self-sufficient. They grow their own
fruit and veg, keep livestock in the back yard, make their
own clothes and even generate their own electricity from
manure.
It’s the good life for them – but not for Margo and Jerry
Leadbetter, who live next door, and are desperately trying to
maintain the status quo of their fancy suburb of London.
This recent, witty sitcom revival taps into issues that
resonate now more than ever. The characters get
themselves into and out of hilarious situations with warmth,
generosity and fun and will delight audiences of all ages.

Characters

Acting Roles:

TOM GOOD: Tom is married to Barbara and has a lot of energy and cheerfulness. He often appears clumsy and somewhat oblivious but has a good heart.

Genders: Male

Ages: 30-40, 40-55

BARBARA GOOD: Barbara is like a ray of sunshine with her quick wit and positive attitude. She is a strong-willed woman who is very independent.

Genders: Female

Ages: 30-40, 40-55

MARGO LEADBETTER: Margo loves all the perks associated with having a husband with a good income. She usually has an unflappable, pretentious air although she can be undone if she does not get her own way! She is a bit of a snob!

Genders: Female

Ages: 30-40, 40-55

JERRY LEADBETTER: Margo’s husband Jerry likes to play golf and keep his wife happy. He is a good friend to Tom, is likeable and loves a drink!

Genders: Male

Ages: 30-40, 40-55

SIR aka ANDREW FERGUSON: Sir has a fake bonhomie about him. He loves to play golf and win. Everyone at work does exactly what he says.

Genders: Male

Ages: 40-55, 55-65

FELICITY FERGUSON: Sir’s wife is slightly ditzy and fey. She seems to be mostly in her own world.

Genders: Female

Ages: 40-55

MARGARET, MARY, MILKWOMAN (any age) (supporting roles to be played by the same person): Margaret is Sir’s enthusiastic secretary.
Mary is Dr Joe’s helpful receptionist. She is jolly but slightly eccentric. Milkwoman is quick-tempered but also helpful.

Genders: Female

Ages:

HARRY the pigman, DR JOE, POLICEMAN (any age) (supporting roles to be played by the same person): Harry is large, jolly, red-faced, dirty and a hash smoker.
Dr Joe also plays golf and he is not a vet.
The Policeman is also charmingly helpful and perhaps a bit of a catch?

Genders:

Ages:

Precast Characters:

NIL

Audition Venue & Dates

Audition Dates and Times:

7:00pm on:

  • Sun 17th Aug 2025
  • Mon 18th Aug 2025

Audition Venue Name: Brighton Theatre Company

Audition Venue Address:

Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre
Cnr Wilson and Carpenter Streets, Brighton

Audition Enquiries Contact: Jo Gabriel: pukfam@bigpond.net.au

Performances

Season Dates: 7 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Showtimes:

2:15pm on:

  • Sun 9th Nov 2025
  • Sat 15th Nov 2025
  • Sun 16th Nov 2025

8:00pm on:

  • Fri 7th Nov 2025
  • Sat 8th Nov 2025
  • Wed 12th Nov 2025
  • Thu 13th Nov 2025
  • Fri 14th Nov 2025
  • Sat 15th Nov 2025
  • Wed 19th Nov 2025
  • Thu 20th Nov 2025
  • Fri 21st Nov 2025
  • Sat 22nd Nov 2025

More info

Other Information

Other Information:

Information for prospective auditionees:
It is highly desirable that anyone wishing to audition should have read the play. For a copy of the play please email the director.

Accent required for all main characters is Standard British English. The supporting character roles could be enhanced using a variety of UK accents such as Cockney, Northern, Scottish, Welsh, Irish etc.