Audition Dates
17 July 2005 – 18 July 2005- Sun 17 July 2005
- Mon 18 July 2005
Details
- Playwright
- Norman Robbins
- Director
- Fiona & Peter Hough
Address2 Le John Street, Rowville
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
BOADICEA HEPTINSTALL
A large woman with a fearsome presence between 60 and 70 years old.
She is a constant meddler who is never happier than when she is creating trouble for someone, usually Albert.
WILF TURNER
A quick-witted man of approximately 50 years of age. As Albert and MurielÂ’s close friend and neighbour, he is not one to take a backward step and has BoadiceaÂ’s measure.
MURIEL PERKINS
A pleasant woman of between 35 and 40 who reveals an underlying strength at times, despite her years suffering under the dominance of Boadicea. She feels torn between her obligations to her mother as a daughter and her love for Albert.
ALBERT PERKINS
Albert is a confident man who clearly loves his wife, however, he suffers under the burden of his meddling mother-in-law. A little naïve at times, Albert can be manipulated by women despite his quick wit and intelligence. Aged about 35-45
VIRGINIA
An attractive young woman with a stunning figure. She is genuine, confident and talented and knows how to use her charms to her advantage.
HILARY
An old army friend of Albert’s, Hilary has embraced the theatrical lifestyle to a far greater degree than Albert remembers. He is loyal and does his best to help his friend out of situations he has often unwittingly caused. He takes pleasure in ‘winding up’ Boadicea at every opportunity. Aged 35-50
REVEREND NOOKEY
Doddery, near-sighted and a little vague, Elijah Nookey is well intentioned and always looking to help where he can. Aged 50-70
Synopsis:
Albert Perkins is blessed with a loving wife, Muriel and cursed with a fearsome mother-in-law, Boadicea. When his friend Hilary Armitage writes to him reminiscing about the good times they used to have, Boadicea reads the letter and determines to remove her daughter instantly from the clutches of this evil sex-fiend. Albert has a hard time explaining that the letter is perfectly innocent, and anyway Hilary is a man. His cause isn't helped when Hilary turns up wearing a blonde wig and a glamorous evening dress. By the time Hilary manages to explain he's come straight from doing his drag act at the local pub, it's too late - Boadicea has bashed Albert with the poker. AlbertÂ’s life is further complicated when he tries to help struggling young and stunningly attractive artist Virginia. It all adds up to a wave of disasters as Albert tries to cover his tracks.
BOADICEA HEPTINSTALL
A large woman with a fearsome presence between 60 and 70 years old.
She is a constant meddler who is never happier than when she is creating trouble for someone, usually Albert.
WILF TURNER
A quick-witted man of approximately 50 years of age. As Albert and MurielÂ’s close friend and neighbour, he is not one to take a backward step and has BoadiceaÂ’s measure.
MURIEL PERKINS
A pleasant woman of between 35 and 40 who reveals an underlying strength at times, despite her years suffering under the dominance of Boadicea. She feels torn between her obligations to her mother as a daughter and her love for Albert.
ALBERT PERKINS
Albert is a confident man who clearly loves his wife, however, he suffers under the burden of his meddling mother-in-law. A little naïve at times, Albert can be manipulated by women despite his quick wit and intelligence. Aged about 35-45
VIRGINIA
An attractive young woman with a stunning figure. She is genuine, confident and talented and knows how to use her charms to her advantage.
HILARY
An old army friend of Albert’s, Hilary has embraced the theatrical lifestyle to a far greater degree than Albert remembers. He is loyal and does his best to help his friend out of situations he has often unwittingly caused. He takes pleasure in ‘winding up’ Boadicea at every opportunity. Aged 35-50
REVEREND NOOKEY
Doddery, near-sighted and a little vague, Elijah Nookey is well intentioned and always looking to help where he can. Aged 50-70
Synopsis:
Albert Perkins is blessed with a loving wife, Muriel and cursed with a fearsome mother-in-law, Boadicea. When his friend Hilary Armitage writes to him reminiscing about the good times they used to have, Boadicea reads the letter and determines to remove her daughter instantly from the clutches of this evil sex-fiend. Albert has a hard time explaining that the letter is perfectly innocent, and anyway Hilary is a man. His cause isn't helped when Hilary turns up wearing a blonde wig and a glamorous evening dress. By the time Hilary manages to explain he's come straight from doing his drag act at the local pub, it's too late - Boadicea has bashed Albert with the poker. AlbertÂ’s life is further complicated when he tries to help struggling young and stunningly attractive artist Virginia. It all adds up to a wave of disasters as Albert tries to cover his tracks.
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