by Hugh Whitemore
Play reading: 7.45pm, Tues 14 October 2025
Auditions: 7.45pm, Fri 24 October 2025 or 2pm, Sun 2 November 2025
Production dates: 5 – 14 March 2026
This is an exceptional biographical drama about eccentric genius Alan Turing. He played a major role in winning World War II by breaking the complex enemy code known as Enigma. Since his work was classified as top secret for years after the war, no one knew how much was owed to him when he was put on trial for breaking another code; the taboo of homosexuality. Turing, who was also the first to conceive of computers, was convicted of the criminal act of homosexuality and sentenced to undergo hormone treatments which left him physically and mentally debilitated. He died by suicide, forgotten and alone. This play is about who he was, what happened to him and why.
Characters
Alan Turing – playing age 42
Detective Sergeant Mick Ross – 30s or 40s
Sara Turing – early 60s
Patricia ‘Pat’ Green – 30s
Ron Miller – playing age 20
Dillwyn ‘Dilly’ Knox – playing age 60
John Smith – middle aged
Christopher Morcom – playing age 18
Nikos – playing age 20
The play reading evening is a social evening to learn more about the play and to meet the director and other members of the Miller Theatre Company. This is held in the Studio.
Auditions are held on a Friday evening and a Sunday afternoon in the theatre a few weeks later. You only need to attend one of these audition days. The director and members of the production team will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.
The Audition Notice contains a synopsis of the play, a description of the characters and relevant dates and contact details. It also contains a list of audition pieces so that any potential cast members can prepare for their audition.
The Studio is located behind the main theatre. Entry to the theatre for the auditions is via the Stage Door at the back of the theatre. Access to the Studio and Stage Door is via the side gate on the right of the theatre (click here for map).