Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock and a young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. Regarded as one of Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end.
There are several excellent parts for men and women in this tense courtroom drama. If you would like to audition for a part, or be involved backstage, come along to the auditions at Jays Green Hall, Harleston, on Tuesday December 6th at 7.30pm, Sunday December 11th at 2.00pm and Tuesday December 13th at 7.30pm.
Performances 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 April 2023
Rehearsals begin 13th February 2023
For more information about the play or if you cannot make the auditions but would like to be involved contact the director David Cumming on 07947318297 or davidcumming75@gmail.com
CHARACTERS
CARTER - Chief Clerk m/f
GRETA - Sir Wilfred Roberts’ typist
MAYHEW - Solicitor – shrewd, dry and rather precise in manner
LEONARD VOLE - A likable, friendly young man
SIR WILFRED ROBERTS QC - The defence QC - a man at the top of his game
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR HEARNE
ROMAINE - Leonard Vole’s wife - a foreign woman of great personality
MR JUSTICE WAINWRIGHT - The judge
MR MYERS - QC for the prosecution - could be played by a female
CLERK OF THE COURT - m/f
DR WYATT - Police surgeon m/f
COURT USHER - m/f
JANET MACKENZIE - Tall, dour-looking Scotswoman
THOMAS CLEGG - Assistant in forensic lab. At New Scotland Yard
COURT USHER - m/f
POLICEMAN
THE OTHER WOMAN