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Nightwatch by Lucille Fletcher is a classic psychological thriller, first presented on stage in 1972 before moving to the big screen with Elizabeth Taylor in the lead role. Elaine is a fragile New York City housewife battling insomnia, one evening whilst awake and unsettled she believes she has seen a body in the creepy apartment across the street. Her husband, John summons the police. They, of course, do not find a body. Confused, and frightened, Elaine goes about her day only to be confronted by strange occurrences that lead her remember traumatic events from her past. Was there ever really a body? And why does her husband think she should take a rest in Switzerland?
Nightwatch is an underrated gem which offers a surprisingly fresh take on the “nobody believes the hysterical woman” genre. This production set in 1950s and in true Film Noir style there are all the characters you would expect, including tough-guy cops, loyal best friend, excentric neighbour and a husband who may or may not be trustworthy?
Don't miss this tense thriller that will guarantee to have you on the edge of your seat
Auditions and Upcoming Production
Our auditions are open to anyone who’s interested in acting or backstage, you don’t need to be a member to come along!
A Pack of Lies
by Hugh Whitmore
Audition Dates:
Reading: Wed 22nd April
Audition: Wed 6th May
Both held at Tarvin Community Centre at 19:30
Just turn up, we can’t wait to see you!
CHARACTERS
Bob Jackson – Playing age of 40s-50s. English, works in Airspeed Research.
Barbara Jackson – Playing age of 40s-50s. English, Keen Artist and Dressmaker
Julie Jackson – Playing age of 16. A teenager with character.
Helen Kroger – Playing age of 40's-50's. American, vivacious, fun-loving.
Peter Kroger – Playing age of 40's-50's. American, Antiquarian Bookseller.
Stewart – Playing age of 40's-50's. Scotland Yard official.
Thelma – Playing age of 20's-40's. Surveillance.
Sallie – Playing age of 20's-40's. Surveillance.
Synopsis
The Jackson are a nice middle aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbors, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station to try and foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the area. The Jacksons become more and more put out as Scotland Yard's demands on them increase. They are really put to the test when the detective reveals that the spies are the Krogers and he asks them to help set a trap. Should they betray their friends?
“The cruellest lies are often told in silence.”
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