The Mirror Crack'd
by Agatha Christie adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff

In this dynamic new adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic mystery, Miss Marple unravels a web of lies, tragedy and danger when a fading Hollywood film star is murdered.

Actors required

• ​Miss Jane Marple (aged 60 to 80s)

The famous detective. Lives in the quiet village of St Mary Mead, except when out solving murders. Clever, astute, very pleasant manner. British accent essential.​

• Chief Inspector Dermot Craddock (aged 40 to 50)

Has known Miss Marple since childhood and is aware of her talents, having worked with her on a previous case. A little old-fashioned. A British gentleman. British accent essential.​

• Dolly Bantry (aged 50 to 70)

A British lady, close friend of Miss Marple who has worked with her on a case before. Upper class, gossipy, easily impressed by the movie stars who move into her old home. British accent essential.​

• Marine Gregg (aged 40 to 50 - but trying to be 20 years younger)

Very glamorous Hollywood actress who is in the twilight of her career and seeking a comeback. Very beautiful. American accent essential.​

• Jason Rudd (aged 30 to 40)

Younger than his wife, Marina, but devoted to her. He is Marina’s 5th husband. He is handsome, personable and deeply loyal. American accent essential.​

• Ella Zielinksky (aged 30 to 40)

A devoted secretary to Marina, who is also in love with her. Efficient, well-dressed, long-suffering. American accent essential.

• Heather Leigh (aged 40+)

A working class British fan of Marina’s who is invited to the village party to meet her heroine. Not very bright. British working-class/regional accent essential.​

• Cyril Leigh (aged 40 - 50)

Husband of Heather who indulges but does not share her love of the Hollywood stars. Working class. British working class/regional accent.​

• Cherry Baker (aged mid 20s)

Only just started working as a domestic to Miss Marple and not very good at her job. Starstruck by the Hollywood community. British working class/regional accent.​

• Lola Bewster (aged mid 20s)

A much younger actress sharing the screen with Marina. Attractive. American accent essential.​

• Guiseppe Renzo (aged 40s to 50s)

Very loyal butler to Marina and has been her protector for many years. Italian accent essential. ​

Please contact Alison Lees (Director) for further information and a copy of the script.

Ph: 0408581311 or alisonlees4305@gmail.com 

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Please Note

• Performances: Performances are on Friday and Saturday evenings, with matinees on Sunday afternoons. Please do not audition if you cannot commit to these dates.

• Auditions will be a cold read-through of scenes from the script. It would be useful if you are familiar with the novel and/or movie adaptions.

• Rehearsals will commence the week following auditions with a get together and read through and then straight into rehearsals, which will be held at the downstairs studio at the theatre. Rehearsals will be 2 evenings a week and Sunday mornings or afternoons, depending on the nights/times when most people can attend.

• Actors must be available through the Christmas/New Year period, with a short break for a week between Xmas and January 2nd.