# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AUDITION The Saddleworth Constable (Saddleworth Players) 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The first play of 26/27 season from Saddleworth Players and the world premier of a new play: The Saddleworth Constable written and directed by Martin Paul Roche 

Audition Dates 
Monday 16th February 7.30pm 
Wednesday 4th March 7.30pm 

Run Dates September 26th - October 3rd  2026

Play Synopsis:
Sandy is an artist who has fallen out of love with art but more specifically, her own. Steve is the retired local policeman who has recently discovered art having fallen out of love with life. When Sandy returns to her Saddleworth roots, she has no plans other than to get some respite from her fast-paced life. To make space and certainly not to make connections.

But a slow-paced life can sometimes be just as challenging. Because when you slow it down, the blurs are soon replaced with the sharply focussed reality of the life that’s been passing you by.

In returning to her roots, Sandy discovers hiding within the blurs, a sardonic, eccentric, but deeply private man who does not appreciate what he has to offer to the world and her. And in stumbling across each other they also rediscover two things we all need: a passion and a purpose.

‘The Saddleworth Constable’ is a simple, light hearted story about rediscovering the life you need, the love you deserve and the home you never lost... and leaving well alone which county you’re in. Oh, and cheese and onion crisps.”

Cast Details: 1M, 5F

Sandy: 50’s. Well spoken with more than a nod to her roots. Born in Saddleworth but rarely returns. Anne’s daughter. An art expert and previously a successful artist. Now living in Paris. Has had quite a public profile but it became too much and she avoids the public and the limelight. Consequently, protects her privacy and can be guarded which colours her character. Strong, intelligent, business like, sharp, good humoured when revealed. A loner and difficult to get to know. Not looking for love but warms to Steve as the plot develops and opens up to him.

Steve: 50’s. Retired local policeman. Straight talking, sarcastic, sardonic but good humoured. Immersed in his roots. Close to Anne and her friend of many years. He is a loner, intensely private and has recently joined the local art group. As with Sandy, he is difficult to get to know but he opens up to her. They are very different and yet have a synergy. Attracted from the off to her which develops with the story.

Anne: 70’s. Sandy’s mother. Retired, warm, friendly, open, but strong-willed and vocal when required. Close to Steve whom she has introduced to painting and brought into the art group which she runs. Has had a difficult relationship over the years with her daughter, but has been supportive and positive towards her. Whatever history they did have is not explored within the plot but alluded to.

Rachel/Sharon/Karen: 30’s/50’s. All three women are friends of Anne and Steve and members of the art group. Larger than life characters, full of fun and humour. They are protective of Steve and enjoy having fun at his expense and each others! All are equal in role size and collectively feature together in both acts.

The auditions will be in the form of an informal read through of the audition piece ( see link below). The full play should be read as well. You don't need to be a member of Saddleworth Players - but we'll happily sign you up! Membership is free).

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https://martinpaulroche.com/the-saddleworth-constable.html

Contact Martin Roche at saddleworthplayers@millgateartscentre.co.uk  or on 07850 442625 for more information.

Feel free to shall this information with anyone who you think will be interested.

Playing dates September 26th - October 3rd  2026  with rehearsals starting in August on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays usually from 7.30pm, 7pm on Sunday
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oldham/audition-the-saddleworth-constable-saddleworth-players/200029675783223
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://membersmillgateartscentre.wildapricot.org/event-6529323?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=oldham-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oldham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Millgate Arts Centre
- **lat**: 53.566492682049
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- **full address**: Millgate Arts Centre, 10 Stoneswood Road, Oldham, OL3 5DY, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Millgate Arts Centre (https://allevents.in/org/millgate-arts-centre/12820751)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Millgate Arts Centre, 10 Stoneswood Road, Oldham, OL3 5DY, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Millgate Arts Centre
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, fine-arts
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