‘People always get the wrong idea about Essex don’t they?’ Len’s on his death bed and the family gather to say their final farewells. His sisters still aren’t speaking after nearly 20 years, his nephew’s trying for a baby – and a bigger house, while his best mate Ken remembers ‘Bas-vegas’ when it was a village. As the spread is laid out and the ham sandwiches sit next to the wreaths, it’s hard to see who’s hungry and who’s just greedy.
This means you do not have to be a member to audition for this production!
We always look forward to welcoming new members and you only need to become a member once you get cast in the production or join the Creative Team.
Please note, these auditions are by arrangement with Steve Thompson. Please see contact details below for details.
Len’s on his death bed and the family gathers to say their final farewells. His sisters still aren’t speaking after nearly 20 years, his nephew’s trying for a baby and a bigger house, and then his best mate Ken stuns everyone by reading out his revised will… As the spread is laid out and the ham sandwiches sit next to the wreaths, it’s hard to see who’s hungry and who’s just greedy.
‘The best play about British working-class life in years. Richly observant and riveting.’ Michael Billington, Guardian
‘A gloriously rich, humorous, agonising and politically provocative play.’ Independent
‘What makes In Basildon such a success is Eldridge’s sharp and witty ear for demotic dialogue, and a cracking plot.’ Telegraph
Somehow, by a quirk of fate, though I’ve been a member for nearly 40 years and have directed for many other companies, this will be my first time directing for CoPs. I’m excited to work on this beautiful piece in a special venue like the Little Theatre – it allows for a delicacy and subtly of style that no other space can manage. It’s been a personal ambition of mine for a long time to direct David’s autobiographical masterpiece and I know that, when you read it, you’ll be as captivated by it as I am.
Doreen – 50s/60s
Maureen – 50s/60s
Ken – 60s/70s
Len – 50s/60s
Barry – 30s
Jackie – 30s
Pam – 50s
Shelley – 20s
Tom – 20s
Reverend Williams – Any Age
For scripts or any questions please contact me at steve@themathsgod.com or 07590 565177. I prefer to see people individually at audition, so please also contact me to book a time.
