Rehearsals

We'll make a start to familiarise ourselves with the script and our fellow cast members shortly after the dust has settled on She Stoops to Conquer. A full rehearsal schedule will begin early in the new year. Rehearsals are likely to be on Tuesday and Thursday, but this will depend on the availability of key cast members.

Cast role thumbnails

Barbara – a middle-class, middle-aged lady. This is a substantial role requiring a convincing portrayal of the full spectrum of emotions. The role was originally played by Judi Dench in the original production, if that gives you the picture. Please step forward if you are an experienced actress, or someone up for a challenge and willing to put in the hard work to take your their acting to the next level.

Bob – her husband. A strong support to Barbara, but so much more than just a supporting role. He faces the same dilemmas as Barbara, but deals with them differently, so must demonstrate affection, but also tension when they disagree.

Julie – their daughter, a teenager, with all that entails: School, homework, boyfriend and the occasional ride on a motorbike, unbeknown to her mother. She's not a rebellious teenager but frequently clashes with her mother's view of the world.

Helen – a middle-aged lady with a Canadian/American accent. Yes, we know that there is a difference, but all will become clear. She is vivacious, over-energetic, never static, a perpetual whirlwind with a kind heart. She is extremely friendly to the point of being irritating. But we still love her.

Peter – her husband, also with a Canadian/American accent. He is the much quieter half of the duo and is in Helen's shadow, but we can see that he is not under-the-thumb. He is a respected professional and knows his mind.

Stewart – a slightly mysterious Scotland Yard (or possibly MI5?) inspector. Another substantial role. Well spoken, authoritative, and knowledgeable, but we are soon aware that he doesn't always tell us everything that he knows.

Thelma – A Scotland Yard junior officer acting as an observer. Probably in her late twenties or early thirties. She is possibly ex-army and carries a motorcycle helmet. She is old-enough to be a career woman, but young enough to befriend and confide in Julie.

Sally – Another Scotland Yard junior officer acting as an observer. This is a very small role, ideally suited to someone wanting to get their first stage experience, or could be played by one of the stage crew. The role of Sally has been written as female but could equally be cast as a male with a name change.

If you have any questions or would like to make an early declaration of interest, please contact anharding@btinternet.com or call 07946 262235 for voice, text or WhatsApp.

I hope to see you at the reading.
Adrian Harding

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