Directed by: Neil Kitson
Performance dates: 11th – 16th January 2027
Members’ dress rehearsal: 10th January 2027
Rehearsals start: 9th November 2027
This version of the play has been adapted by Tom Basden
Auditions are in the Theatre Lounge on
Wednesday 7th October, 7pm
Monday 12th October, 7pm
Thursday 15th October, 7pm
(These are the correct dates, not the ones that were in Backstage)
An irrepressible fraudster known only as the Maniac is brought into Police Headquarters just as the officers are preparing for a judicial review of the recent ‘accidental’ death of a suspect in custody.
Outwitting his captors, the Maniac dupes them into performing a farcical recreation of the incident, exposing the absurd corruption and terrifying idiocy at the heart of the system.
- The Maniac, an unnamed, compulsive performer, the only character able to see the audience
- Burton, Inspector Burton, from the third floor
- Superintendent Curry, the station chief
- Daisy, Detective Daisy a plain cloths detective
- Jackson, PC Jackson, from the third floor
- Joseph, Agent Joseph, the superintendent’s aide
- Phelan, Fi Phelan, a journalist
- Randall, Judge Randall, also played by the Maniac
The cast of characters, four male and two female, one either, all of mid age range is:
This production contains some references to racism and mild profanity.
To ask the director more about the play before the auditions contact Neil Kitson at neil.kitson@btinternet.com
To borrow a script before the auditions ask Owen Brooks during office hours Monday to Saturday 9.30 – 12.30 01858 463673 or email owen.brooks@mhds.org.uk (please note the Theatre Office is closed from Monday 13th – Saturday 18th July due to annual leave)
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.