Adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs
Directed by Dawn Briggs
The de Magpyrs are the sort of vampires that would have Count Dracula spinning in his grave: modern, forward-looking and no longer afraid of holy water, garlic, religious symbols or, indeed, of anything else. This makes them very, very dangerous. Luckily for the Discworld, the three Lancre witches are on hand – and the battle is on!
Our Autumn production will be Bottom's Dream, an excerpt from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in which a group of Athenian artisans put on a play for the Duke's wedding. During rehearsals Bottom, the weaver, is magically transformed into a donkey with whom the fairy queen Titania, under a spell, falls madly in love.
Much confusion ensues but they eventually get to perform their play...hilariously badly. There's magic, mayhem and misadventure. This production will be directed by the very experienced actor Tony Winn.
The audition will be on Tuesday 10th September at 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Jay's Green Community Centre. Rehearsals will then be every Tuesday after at the same time and on Thursdays from 6pm to 7.15pm. Performance dates are Friday 15th November and Saturday 16th November.
If you would like to be involved, either with acting or backstage, and cannot make the audition, please contact us on harlestonplayers@gmail.com
Written by Phil Wilmott and based on the 1940’s BBC radio serial, Dick Barton faces new and hilarious stage adventures.
When Britain’s entire tea supply is threatened to be poisoned, he soon finds himself wrapped up in an adventure soaked with intrigue and mystery. Along with faithful companions Jock and Snowy, he faces off against arch enemies Marta Heartburn and Baron Scarheart, battles with killer ants, all the while finding time to sing a few songs along the way – and of course, saves the day!
Auditions will be held on Sunday 3rd December 2.30pm – 5.00pm and Tuesday 5th December 7.30pm -10.00pm at Jays Green Hall, Harleston.
Performance Dates: 19th , 20th , 23rd - 27th April 2024. (9 performances)
Rehearsals start Monday 12th February.
If you would like to know more about this show or be involved in this production either on stage or backstage but are unable to make the audition dates email or ring the director, Mary Frendo: marytcfrendo@hotmail.co.uk 0751 297 7066
Characters:
Dick Barton/ Snowy White Classic, upper class, stiff upper lip English hero of the 30’s and 40’s.
Snowy White Barton’s east end side kick, he also looks like Barton, so for purposes of the plot he is played by the same actor.
Jock Anderson Barton’s other sidekick, Jock is, surprise, surprise, a tough dour Scotsman. More Glasgow docker rather than Morningside art dealer.
Marta Heartburn Eastern European nightclub vamp. Think Marlene Dietrich
Baron Scarheart Villain of the piece and Barton’s Nemesis. Classic foreign baddie.
Colonel Gardiner Head of British Intelligence and Barton’s commanding office. Old school no nonsense type.
Sir Stanley Fritters Minister for rationing. Upper class Civil servant. Gets kidnapped by Scarheart.
Daphne Fritters Sir Stanley’s daughter. Classic English Rose.
Lady Laxington Society Hostess. Famous for her tea parties.
BBC Announcer Pops up from time to time to set the scene.
Viper’s Nest MC Announcer at the Vipers Nest (may be doubled)
Rodger Secret Agents working for the Colonel. Into innuendo and Wilco musical theatre. They talk in the style of WW2 RAF pilots.
Convicts, Gangsters, Hacks Assorted walk on roles with doubling.
Cabaret Girls Girls who work at the nightclub.
All the characters will be singing, but the tunes are, for the most part, well known tunes with new lyrics.