Audition: Theft

Audition Notice: Theft

by Eric Chappell

Directed by Jeffry Wightwick

Audition Date Tuesday 4th November at 7.30pm

Production Dates: 24th to 28th Feb 2026

If you would like to audition please email Moyra on [email protected]. If you are interested in auditioning but cannot make the date please email us so we can arrange to see you.

Synopsis:

Imagine returning home from a pleasant anniversary celebration to discover your house has been burgled. In this thriller, the culprit is still in the house,and for a while, he convinces the returning couples he is a policeman. Unmasked, as the thief, Spriggs reveals a number of uncomfortable truths that disrupt two seemingly happy marriages and one formerly strong friendship.

Characters:

Married couples playing ages late 40-50’s

Trevor Farrington

John Miles

Jenny Farrington

Barbara Miles

Spriggs playing age 50’s

This amateur production of “Theft” is presented in association with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behald of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Audition Notice: A Double Bill in The Studio

Audition Notice

A Double Bill in The Studio

Audition Dates: Wed April 1st 8pm and Tues April 7th 8pm

Show Dates: Tues 9th to Sat 13th June

If you are interested in auditioning or interested but cannot make the dates please contact Moyra on [email protected].

Cold Blooded Killer

Written and Directed by Geoff Rose-Michael

Synopsis: When grieving widower Jack disturbs Becky, an intruder, he is shocked by how much she resembles his wife, who is missing presumed dead, in a shark attack recently.Jack attempts to persuade Beck to impersonate his wife, to inherit the fortune of his mother, who died during the tragic holiday. Is Jack Telling the truth about her disappearance, and can Becky be Trusted to carry out the deception……

Characters:

Jack: Playing age mid 20 to mid 40’s. He is wary, moody and menacing. Initially suspicious with his own agenda

Becky: playing age mid 20’s t mid 30’s. She is flirty. confident and cautious, but in the end callous and determined. Must be able to do a convincing Irish accent (ideally Southern but can be changed to Northern)

This play premiered at the Leatherhead Drama Festival in 2013 and won the Fire and Iron Award for New Writing.

Passenger(s)

Written and Directed by Paul Reynolds

Synopsis:This about how we see people and who they really are and about hope and positive outcomes when all things seem to be potentially against you. A parody of 21st century culture and living with the constant cloud of social media, dating Apps, the changing landscape and of course people around us that perhaps prefer things as they used to be. There are undertones of reflection on relationships and growing old (dis) gracefully

Character:

Maisie: Slightly mousy, introverted and downtrodden, playing age mid 40’s, been unlucky in love (she now rebuffs men on internet dating sites!)and has moved back in with her well off cantankerous mother. Let down by a series of men she speaks about the behaviour of European domesticated felines at conferences, drinks white wine , coffee and espresso martinis!

Andy: Playing age early 40’s, confident, slightly flamboyant, natty dresser, knows a small amount about most things but specialises in virtually nothing )other than failed relationships)His confidence hides an inner turmoil of  self loathing, depression,, vulnerability, and a deep desire to find “the one”

Mum (Beryl): No nonsense well heeled londoner, done most things in life and wants people to leave her alone.She is not happy her daughter has moved in. She hates most things modern, Tik Tok, X, the French and EV’s

Ray the Coach: Gruff, to the point and fed up of driving coaches. He relieves the boredom by drinking too much and trying to find suitable females to for the 24/48 hour stop overs! His attempts with Beryl go very wrong. Does not understand the woke culture and wishes the empire was still in tact

Patrice: Flamboyant, suave good looking french man playing age 20’s/30’s works on eurostar as customer service assistant. Dreams of being in Moulin Rouge!

Jonathon: Playing age late 50’s, camp and plump. Cameo appearance as receptionist at Bruges hotel

Theft

Theft

By Eric Chappell

Directed by Jeff Wightwick

Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th April at 7.30pm

Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12

Imagine returning home from a pleasant anniversary celebration to find that your house has been burgled. In this witty thriller, the culprit is still in the house, and for a while, he convinces the returning couples that he is a policeman. Unmasked as the thief, Spriggs reveals that he knows a number of uncomfortable truths that disrupt two seemingly happy marriages and one formerly strong friendship.

Eric Chappell wrote the award winning sitcom Rising Damp. This comedy is a parody of “An Inspector Calls”

This amateur production of “Theft” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd