We’re excited to announce open auditions for our next production, Blithe Spirit, directed by Corinne Kilvington.
When: Friday 21st November, 7.30pm
Where: The Royalty Theatre
Production dates: 17 to 21 February, 2026.
We’re looking for 7 actors – 5 female and 2 male roles available.
No experience or preparation needed – just bring your enthusiasm!
Everyone is welcome to come along, meet the team, and get involved in this classic Noël Coward comedy full of wit, charm, and a few ghosts… 👻
Characters:
Main characters
Charles Condomine: A novelist seeking inspiration who enlists Madame Arcati to hold a séance.
Ruth Condomine: Charles's second wife, who is a bit jealous of his relationship with his first wife.
Elvira: Charles's deceased first wife, who is brought back as a ghost by Madame Arcati's seance and causes trouble for the couple.
Madame Arcati: An eccentric spiritualist and medium who holds the séance that brings Elvira back.
Supporting characters
Dr. Bradman: A friend of the Condomines who attends the séance.
Mrs. Bradman: Dr. Bradman's wife, who is more intrigued by the séance than her husband.
Edith: The Condomines' maid, who is nervous and inexperienced but possesses latent psychic abilities that are crucial to the plot.
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