Auditions for Murder on the Nile by Agatha Christie

Murder on the Nile by Agatha Christie

On stage 4th - 7th March 2020 at the Drama Studio

Auditions: Tuesday 22nd and Thursday 24th October 2019 from 8pm to 10pm at Unit 1C, Nursery Works, Little London Road S8 0UJ Sheffield.

On board a steamer, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame of the newly wedded groom.
Then a tragedy strikes, a body is discovered and all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée.
But everything is not what it seems. Among a cast of characters that includes a shady socialist a fearsome battleaxe and a Dr with dubious credentials holidaying cleric Canon Pennefather is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit as he finds himself on the trail of a ruthless murderer.
Our auditions operate as follows:

• All are welcome
• No preparation is necessary

Character list

Character	Playing Age	Description
Miss FFoliot-FFoulkes	50 – 70	Harridan
Christina Grant	20 to 30	Miss FF’s niece, somewhat timid
Smith	25 to 35	An ardent socialist/communist, riddled with sarcasm
Louise	20 – 30	A maid, French accent
Dr Bessner	40–80	German(ish) accent
Kay Mostyn	25 – 35	Wealthy, selfish, glamorous heiress
Simon Mostyn	25 – 35	Kay’s charming husband
Canon Pennefather	50 – 80	Kay’s Guardian and a religious zealot
Jaqueline De Severac	25 – 35	Simon’s ex fiancé – fragile
Beadsellers x2	any	Also doubling up as Captain of the Boat and Police Official
Steward	20 to 90