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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 |
