by Noël Coward
Play reading: 7.45pm, Tues 18 November 2025
Auditions: 7.45pm, Fri 28 November 2025 or 2pm, Sun 7 December 2025
Production dates: 16 – 25 April 2026
This sparklingly light classic Coward comedy is celebrating its 100th year of continuous performance (somewhere in the world) in 2025. The Bliss family – Judith and David and their grown-up children Simon and Sorel – are all artistically inclined, selfish, bad mannered and prone to histrionics. One Saturday they each casually announce that they have invited a guest for the weekend. Each is furious and determined to make life as uncomfortable as possible for all but their own guest. The ensuing row succeeds in sending their terrified guests scuttling away by the first train the following morning, while the Bliss’s carry on amicably as if nothing has happened.
Characters
Sorel Bliss – tbc
Simon Bliss – tbc
Clara – tbc
Judith Bliss – tbc
David Bliss – tbc
Richard Greatham – tbc
Sandy Tyrell – tbc
Myra Arundel – tbc
Jackie Coryton – tbc
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).