Men of The World

Three actors play a multitude of characters (sound familiar?) taking the overland trip through Europe – once they’ve finally cleared the hour and a half delay on the Channel Tunnel …

– Larry, a huge Mario Lanza fan, who’s been making the trips as long as he can remember, is nearing retirement, something he really does not want to do.

– Stick, dry humoured and looking for career advancement, hates his passengers and wishes he was on the Spanish run.

– Frank, the woman in a so called man’s world, holds her own without any trouble as she slides her way through the situations that evolve.

Their passengers get nick names like “the Beverley Sisters”, “the Marks brothers” and “arsenic and old lace” - so be careful how you act the next time you go on a continental coach tour.

So book your seats, ladies and gentlemen, for a touching, often hilarious, bitter sweet journey full of John Godber's usual clever, perceptive view of "men of the world".

Annie Bennett takes on the challenge of being rehearsal 'body-double' for Julie Robinson until Julie's ankle is fixed. At our first blocking rehearsal last night we had fun following the 17 pieces of paper around the floor which were representing the suitcases as well as keeping a handle on which character/voice/hat we were wearing.

The Director's blocking plan look like a battle strategy for the Alamo and Neil (Prompt) is wondering if he has enough pencils to mark up the Prompt Copy

We will be needing a lot of suitcases so if anyone has one/some they can loan to us for the Production get in touch with either Jane Young or Pete Doonan.

17 Feb 08

Although not announced the series of auditions did allow the play to be fully cast. However, The part of Frank has since become available again. Linda has informed various members of the society and auditions for the part of Frank will be announced in the near future.

The parts of Larry & Stick have been offered (and accepted) as a result of the previous auditions.

The cast will be announced after the part of Frank has been offered.

26 Oct 07

Auditions have been held this week - for Men of The World.

The society’s ‘closed’ auditions were held on Tuesday with about a dozen members supporting the evening. Open auditions held last night and proved to be a resounding success with three new people showing an active interest in the society.

The show looks promising to cast and an announcement will be made in the near future. Well done to all who attended