Play reading: 8pm, Tues 7 Jan 2025
Auditions: 7.30pm, Tues 14 Jan 2024 or 2pm, Sun 19 Jan 2024
Performance dates: 24 Apr – 3 May 2025
The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station in an attempt to foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the area. The Jacksons become more and more put out as Scotland Yard’s demands on them increase. They are really put to the test when the detective reveals that the spies are the Krogers and he asks them to help set a trap. Should they betray their friends?
Actual events during the Cold War inspired this gripping thriller that takes place in a suburb of London during the autumn and winter of 1960-1961.
Characters
Bob Jackson | around 40
Barbara Jackson | around 40
Julie Jackson | playing age of 15
Helen Kroger | 50s (Canadian)
Peter Kroger | 50s (Canadian)
Stewart | 50s
Thelma | 20s-40s
Sally | 20s-40s
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 Tuesday 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).