by David Seidler
Play reading: 7.45pm, Tues 17 June 2025
Auditions: 7.45pm, Fri 27 June 2025 or 2pm, Sun 6 July 2025
Production dates: 4 – 13 December 2025
Bertie, Duke of York, as the decent and faithful second son of George V, was never destined to be King. And maybe that was just as well because his severe stammer meant that public speaking was a nightmare for him. That is until his flighty older brother announces he is to put love above duty and abdicate from the throne. Bertie’s wife Elizabeth, (later known as the Queen Mother), decides to take matters into her own hands and introduces him to Lionel Logue, a somewhat eccentric Australian speech specialist. What unfolds is a heart-warming and heroic tale, based on the multi-award winning film of the same name; the inspirational story of one man trying to find his voice.
Characters
Bertie – tbc
Lionel Logue – tbc
Elizabeth – tbc
Myrtle – tbc
Cosmo Lang – tbc
Winston Churchill – tbc
David – tbc
King George V – tbc
Stanley Baldwin – 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).