Auditions in the theatre lounge are on Sunday 12th July at 7 pm
Wednesday 15th July at 7 pm
Sunday 19th July at 1 pm
Playing dates are 3rd to 7th November 2026
In this darkly humorous play, David Highland, a Devon Parish priest, with a propensity for drink and a wandering eye, manages his parish with a mixture of charm, and occasional high-handed wilfulness. He is a kind man with good standing in the community, until his faith and determination compel him to take an unpopular stand in the organisation of a funeral for a young girl. As he finds himself isolated from social media fuelled public opinion regarding Disney balloons, the cracks and disorder in his own family life become ever more apparent, and David faces a future that could threaten everything he holds dear.
To ask further about the play email Nadine Beasley, the Director nadinebeasley@btinternet.com
To borrow a script before the auditions ask Owen Brooks during office hours, Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 12.30. 01858 463673
List of Characters:
David Highland, A vicar with a penchant for the bottle and a wandering eye, but very firmly held beliefs. Dry wit and very self aware. Middle Aged
Lee Southbury , Uncle of the deceased child. Local Devonshire, Outspoken. Says it how he thinks it is! 20-30.
Naomi Highland, Adopted daughter who left home to become an actress and has returned. Not for long! Black actress preferred. Late 20’s early 30’s
Janet Oram, Local Dr’s wife. Very aware of her perceived position in the community with a finger in every pie. Mid thirties
Susanna Highland, Older daughter who stayed at home. Outwardly rather drab but with unfulfilled undercurrents. Mid thirties.
Mary Highland, The Long-suffering wife of David. Outwardly calm and composed. Inwardly full of seething resentments. Middle Aged
Craig Collier, The Curate sent to sort things out, but with demons of his own.
Joy Sampson, Local police officer. Pregnant and well informed. 30s
Tina Southbury, The mother of the child. Grieving but feisty.
These auditions are open to anyone, but if you are offered a part you will be asked to become a member of the Market Harborough Drama Society.