Auditions

One-Act Stage Plays by Noel Coward

Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April 2026
at 7.30pm in Studio Theatre, Ashley Road

Hands Across the Sea

Cast of Characters
Walters (Maid)
Lady Maureen Gilpin (Piggie)
Commander Peter Gilpin, RN
Lieutenant-Commander Alastair Corbett, RN

Mrs Wadhurst
Mr Wadhurst
Mr Burnham
The Hon Clare Wedderburn
Major Bogey Gosling

Still Life

(the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ was based on this play)

Cast of Characters
Laura Jesson – Lover
Myrtle Bagot – Refreshment Room Manager
Beryl Waters – Myrtle’s assistant
Stanley – Myrtle’s platform assistant
Albert Godry – Ticket Inspector
Alec Harvey – Lover
Young Man – Customer
Bill – Soldier
Johnnie – Soldier
Mildred – Works on newspaper stand – Beryl’s friend
Dolly Messiter – Acquaintance of Laura

You are encouraged to audition for both plays. If you would like to see scripts, or if
you wish to audition but can’t make the dates, please contact:

Hands Across the Sea – Sally Marshall 07450 198152
Still Life – Linda Hayman 07818 818247