Auditions

Directed by: Chris Raymakers
Performance dates: 22nd – 26th September 2026
Members dress rehearsal: 20th September 2026
Rehearsals start: 13th July 2026

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Come and join Peter and Debbie Lindel as they struggle to expel their brassy, Trump-loving houseguest, Elsa, from their family home. Overt British politeness clashes with unfiltered American hubris. Whilst Elsa seems determined to ‘Make the Lindels Great Again’, Peter and Debbie are much more concerned that she may be a serial killer.

A riotous comedy full of wit, traditional British humour and good manners.

If this sounds like fun, I will see you at the auditions in the Theatre Lounge.

Sunday 7th June @ 7:30pm
Monday 15th June @ 7:30pm
Monday 22nd June @ 7:30pm

Below is a brief guide to the parts involved. The age guides are ‘rough ballpark’, allowing flexibility where needed, with credibility in the role being more important.

Cast of 7 includes 3 Women and 4 Men of a variety of ages including 2 teenage roles.

Large Roles

Peter Lindel – A middle-class, “Guardian-reading” Englishman who is ditheringly negative and obsessed with avoiding confrontation. He is wound up like a spring, often finding his life complicated by his inability to say “no”. (Age 40+)

Debbie Lindel – Peter’s practical and philosophical wife. She is the self-styled “uptight” member of the family, tasked with keeping the household grounded and protecting her children from social embarrassment or mortal peril. (Age 40+)

Elsa Krakowski – Bizarrely likeable loud American houseguest from hell or maybe just from Denver, Colorado. A force of nature who ignores social boundaries. (Age 50+)

Medium Roles

Alex Lindel – Peter & Debbie’s older teenage son. Initially a sullen, apathetic and annoying teen who transforms into a well-behaved model young man. (16+)

Rosie Lindel – The couple’s teenage daughter. A self-absorbed and antagonistic teen, at odds with her mother, who like her brother goes on a transformation journey. (16+)

The Neighbour – A dull, passive-aggressive man obsessed with suburban boundary disputes. He is so impossibly boring that Peter can never remember his name or anything he says. (Age 50+)

Other Roles

PC Junkin – The local plod who seems more concerned with eating than catching criminals, affable, but not the sharpest tool in the box. (Age 35–65)

If any or all of this sounds fun, then please contact the director on 07813 290559 or e-mail bellatrix1@tiscali.co.uk for more information; or simply turn up at any of the above auditions. Scripts, once available, can be obtained from either the director or from the theatre box office.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Everyone is welcome to attend MHDS open auditions and be considered for any role. No prior experience is necessary. If you’re successfully cast, you will need to become a member of Market Harborough Drama Society.

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.