Heidelberg Theatre Co.
VDL Awards Entry: 2023
Author: Graham Linehan
Director: Chris McLean
Genre: Comedy
Agent: ORIGIN TM Theatrical on Behalf of Samuel French Inc. A Concord Theatrical Company
Synopsis
The Ladykillers is a classic thriller farce set in 1950s London, England. A sweet little old lady, alone in her house, is pitted against a gang of criminal misfits.
Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang rent a ‘rehearsal room’ in the lopsided house of sweet but strict Mrs Wilberforce. The villains plot to involve her, unwittingly, in Marcus’ brilliantly conceived heist job. But, when Mrs Wilberforce becomes wise to their ruse, Marcus concludes there’s only one way to keep the old lady quiet. With only her parrot, General Gordon, to help her, Mrs Wilberforce is alone with five desperate men. Who will be forced to face the music?
An evening of hilarity with characters improvising at frantic speed.
Characters
Characters Summary:
2 females (elderly characters), 6 males (aged 20s to 60s)
Characters Description:
• Constable Macdonald: 20s to 60s. Your friendly patient neighbourhood policeman, if a little frustrated at times. Cockney or North Country accent.
• Mrs Wilberforce: Elderly. A lonely widow delighted to have the company of a new boarder. Eccentric, Kindly, Unsuspecting, Energetic if little dithery at times. Well-spoken British accent.
• Professor Marcus: 30s to 50s. Gang leader and brains behind robbery plan. Cunning, Charming, Intelligent, Controlling, Quick-Witted. Well-spoken British accent.
• Major Courtney: Late 40s to 60s. Experienced con man, if now showing a little the worse for wear, now prone to worrying and bumbling under stress, aficionado of women’s clothing. Crisp British accent.
• Harry Robinson: 20s. Youngest of the gang. A slick, cockney spiv, on the lookout for what he can nick. Pill addict: uppers and downers. Cleanliness-freak with a touch of OCD.
• One-Round: 30s to 40s. Former boxer, thickest and slowest of the gang, recruited for his brute strength and dim-witted obedience, kind hearted.
• Louis Harvey: 30s to 50s. Experience crim ready to do what needs to be done. Romanian, speaks good English but prone to mixing his idioms. outspoken, distrustful, suspicious, edgy.
• Mrs Tromleyton: Elderly. (Minor role). Friend of Mrs Wilberforce. Enthusiastic, Snobbery Effusive, Gullible. Well-spoken British accent.
Precast Characters:
None
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
7:00pm on:
Audition Venue Name: Heidelberg Theatre
Audition Venue Address:
36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna, VIC
Audition Enquiries Contact: auditions@htc.org.au
Performances
Season Dates: 17 Feb 2023 - 4 Mar 2023
Showtimes:
2:00pm on:
- Sun 19th Feb 2023
- Sat 25th Feb 2023
- Sun 26th Feb 2023
8:00pm on:
- Fri 17th Feb 2023
- Sat 18th Feb 2023
- Wed 22nd Feb 2023
- Thu 23rd Feb 2023
- Fri 24th Feb 2023
- Sat 25th Feb 2023
- Wed 1st Mar 2023
- Thu 2nd Mar 2023
- Fri 3rd Mar 2023
- Sat 4th Mar 2023
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
• Auditions by appointment: email auditions@htc.org.au
• For queries about perusal copies of scripts email the director at auditions@htc.org.au
• For further info email auditions@htc.org.au or call (03) 9455 3039
