Future productions

This is our production schedule for 2010. You can find out more about the productions by clicking on the links.

• 10 to 20 February 2010: 84 Charing Cross Road adapted by James Roose-Evans from the book by Helene Hanff, directed by Tabitha Arthur
  Find out more about 84 Charing Cross Road
• 5 to 15 May 2010: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, directed by Chris O'Grady
  Find out more about Macbeth (see below for audition information)
• 23 June to 3 July 2010: The Family by Jill Shearer, directed by Leigh Cain
  Find out more about The Family, including auditions
• 1 to 11 September 2010: The Three Musketeers adapted from the novel by Alexander Dumas, directed by Joy Hellyer
  Find out more about The Three Musketeers
• 3 to 13 November: Silly Cow by Ben Elton, directed by Iona Anderson
  Find out more about Silly Cow

Auditions

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Directed by Chris O'Grady

Season: 5 May to 15 May 2010
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 9 pm and Sundays 3 to 7 pm at Toi Poneke, Wellington Arts Centre, 61 Abel Smith Street starting 21 February 2010
Auditions: 6 and 7 February 2010 - venue tba

Summary: Returning victorious from battle, Macbeth meets three witches who prophesy that he will rise to the throne of Scotland, though its heirs will be the descendants of another general, Banquo. Spurred by this prophecy and the encouragement of Lady Macbeth, he murders the sleeping King Duncan and assumes the throne.

Having fulfilled the first part of the prophecy Macbeth then rushes to preempt the rest - setting out to murder Banquo and his son. Meanwhile Duncan's son Malcolm raises an army in England, with the help of Macduff, about whom Macbeth has been warned. Together they fulfill the prophecy for Macbeth's overthrow.

Parts:
9 males, 4 females, 3 children. Opportunity for actors to have multiple roles.

• Macbeth: Male. Age from mid-20s to mid-40s
• Lady Macbeth: Female. Age from mid-20s to mid-40s
• Duncan/Seyward: Male. Age from 40 to 70
• Malcolm: Male. Age from 18 to 30
• Macduff: Male. Age from mid-20s to 50
• Banquo: Male. Age from mid-20s to mid-40s
• Ross/Doctor/Murderer
• Lennox/Murderer
• Witch one/Gentlewoman
• Witch two/Murderer three
• Witch three/Lady Macduff
• Porter/Seyton/Old Man/Bloody Sergeant
• Donalbain/Mentieth
• Fleance (boy actor)
• Young Seyward (boy actor)
• Macduff's daughter (girl actor)

For information etc, ring Chris O'Grady on (04) 387 7622 or email him