The next production at the Shambles theatre is: THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
by Deborah Moggach directed by Val Isherwood
Cast needed
Indian Cast
(Ages are indicative only)
Female:
Mrs. Kapoor – in her 50s. Strong-willed, highly-strung
mother of Sonny.
Sahani – in her 20s. Beautiful, feisty, fun. In love
with Sonny. Works at the Call Centre.
Kamila – also in her 20s. Works at the Call Centr
Male:
Sonny Kapoor – early 30s. Good -looking, endearing and
rather hapless. Son of Mrs. Kapoor.
Mr. Gupta – in his 50s. Bit of a Martinet. Manager of
the Call Centre.
Jimmy – 60+ . The ‘‘ancient” old hotel servant. ]
Tikal – in his 20s. The hotel sweeper (an
Untouchable)
Mohan – in his 20s. Works at the Call Centre
Some cast members will be required to speak Hindi
(scripted).
‘English’
(All are ‘Senior Citizens’)
Female:
Evelyn Greenslade – polite, “Home Counties”. Widow.
Madge Rheinhart – brassy, a bit vulgar but a lot of fun.
“Still sexy at 70”.
Dorothy Miller – Plain, no-nonsense intellectual. Ex BBC.
Jean Ainslie – Bossy, smug, left-wing. Retired teacher.
Muriel Donelly – Retired cleaner; tough working- class.
Male:
Douglas Ainslie – pleasant and amiable retired teacher.
Married to Jean
Norman Purse – a racketty old roue.
Production dates: June 10 – 20 (9 performances Wed-Sun; Wed-Sat)
Rehearsals: Tues, Thurs evening from 6.30 and Sunday afternoon.
Information Meeting planned for Sunday, March 29 from 2.00 pm when there will be a chance to watch the film.
Auditions: Tues. 31 March and Thurs. 2 April from 6.30 – 8.00pm
Sunday 5 April from 2.00 – 4.00 pm.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life. The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives begin to intertwine, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways.
A striking set simultaneously present inside and outside spaces at the run-down colonial home turned hotel. Inside, passageways and staircases surround a central reception area. Outside, lush green plants and delicate fairy lights create an oasis of old-world Indian charm in a courtyard garden. The attention to detail is impressive and immersive, right down to the hum of traffic and echoing call to prayer audible in the distance.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy play about taking risks, finding love, and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places.
Get ready for the journey of a lifetime!
