Reading & Auditions

Readings and auditions take place at the Swan Theatre. Readings are open to all, members and non-members alike, and provide an excellent opportunity for members to introduce their friends to The Swan and all that we do.

Following a play reading, audition pieces are given out. If you wish to audition, you must first become a member of The Swan Theatre to demonstrate your commitment to the theatre. Please click here to join: https://membermojo.co.uk/swan-theatre . There are usually 2 audition dates, however if you are unable to make either date you may be able to arrange an alternative with the Director. Auditions are relaxed and fun and rarely involve the learning of an audition piece, although familiarity with it and some characterisation are expected. You will be informed as soon as possible if you have been successful in securing a part, usually once the whole play is cast.

It is not Swan policy to telephone people and invite them to audition so, if you would like to be in a show, please do come along to the reading and the auditions.

The rehearsal period is approximately 8 weeks of 2-3 rehearsals per week, although this may increase over the 2 weeks and the weekend preceding performance.

Introducing ‘Sleuth’ by Anthony Shaffer, the Swan’s production for May 2025

Directed by Sarah Ambrose

Performance Dates: Monday 19^th to Saturday 23^rd May 2025

Reading Date: Wednesday 5^th February at 7:30pm in the Green Room of the Swan

Auditions: Sunday 9^th February at 2:00pm and Tuesday 11^th February at 7:30pm (for those who are unable to attend the first session – you do NOT need to attend both) in the Green Room of The Swan. 

You must be a member of the Swan to audition.

If you are not able to make any of these dates, but would like to take part, please let us know, as I would like to accommodate as many interested members as possible. Please contact me to let us know of your intentions. 

If anyone would like to contact me to discuss the play or anything related to it please do not hesitate to call me on 07775 803861 or email sarah.valentine1@yahoo.com.We look forward to seeing you at the reading.

Synopsis

The ultimate game of cat and mouse is played out in a cosy English country house owned by celebrated mystery writer, Andrew Wyke. Invited guest Milo Tindle, a young rival who shares Wyke’s love for games, declares his intention to run off with Wyke’s wife. The two men devise an elaborate revenge / power game; through their style and cunning, the stakes continue to rise, leading to the play’s inexorable, heart-stopping finish.

The characters are:

This is a challenging male 2-hander, requiring great depth of characterisation and physicality. All actors of any age are welcome to audition the only requirement is for one to be older and the other younger.

Andrew Wyke – male, older

Milo Tindle – male, younger 

Please come along to the reading. If you can’t make either date or would like to contact me beforehand to discuss further, please call me on 07775 803861 or email sarah.valentine1@yahoo.com.

I look forward to seeing you at the reading.

Sarah