Audition for "Heatstroke" by Eric Chappell

Synopsis

A middle-aged couple is looking forward to a relaxing holiday at a Spanish villa but are alarmed to find their accommodation has been double-booked to a washed-up actor and his girlfriend. Then they discover their holdall is mysteriously full of money and soon come face to face with its gangster owner. Throw in a police inspector, and soon you have a perfect recipe for a hilarious farce that brings laughter from start to finish.

Roles

PLEASE NOTE: 4 males and 2 females. English accents

2 Female Roles

• Fay Spencer – 40’s /50’s Married to Sam
• Dodie – 20’s/ 30’s – Howard’s girlfriend

4 Male Roles

• Sam Spencer – 40’s/50’s Married to Fay
• Howard Booth – 40’s/50’s – Washed up ‘smug’ actor
• Raynor – 40’s/ 50’s – Police Inspector
• Moon – 40’s/ 50’s – Gangster

Rehearsal Dates and Location

Rehearsals will be held in the theatre on

• 2025 – Dec 9^th 11^th, 16^th, 18^th. 7pm
• 2026 – Jan 4^th onwards

Performance Dates

Performances are from 13 February 2026 to 1 March 2026.

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