The play is set amidst the harsh brutality of the first British penal colony in New South Wales, Australia, in the 1780s. It focuses on the staging of Australia’s first ever dramatic production – George Farquhar’s The Recruiting Officer.
This real-life historic event was unique in many ways – it was directed by a British Naval officer and its cast consisted of the colony’s convicts … most of whom could not even read. As they rehearse, this ragged group of convicted thieves and murderers put aside their horrific environment, the vicious treatment meted out by guards and their own personal differences to stage a play – illustrating the redemptive power of theatre and its ability to unite, inspire and liberate.
This is a large cast play with a total of 22 parts and a mixture of male and female roles. The parts are split into groups – the officers, the convicts and an indigenous (First Nations) narrator.
Depending upon the turnout at the casting we will potentially double up some of the roles – the original Royal Court production only had 10 actors doubling convicts with officers.
Rehearsals
Mainly Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30pm at Pinner Village Hall (exception for first Monday of the month). The Lounge Bar is generally open during rehearsals and always during performances.
Important note: This is a large cast play with many scenes, so anyone wishing to be considered for a role must be available and free to commit to rehearsals. Please let the director know in advance of the casting if you have any holidays planned or if there are circumstances which mean you will miss rehearsals.
Please note: you don’t need to be a member of Pinner Players to audition but will be required to become a member to take part in a production. Annual membership is £30 or £15 (student) plus £10 for a performance / script fee.
For any queries please contact
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