Take the plot of Shakespeare final play, the Tempest, add the setting of a science fiction B movie, characters and clichés from the original Star Trek series, throw in everyone’s favourite early rock and roll music including Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations and the Young Ones, and sprinkle a liberal helping of Shakespearean Dialogue.
That’s how Bob Carlton created the crazy, hilarious and unique musical The Return to the Forbidden Planet.
Stone Revellers first presented this show 20 years ago and it was the first musical we performed in our current venue. We are overjoyed to be revisiting a musical that has long been one of our favourites.
What is the X-Factor created by the mad scientist Dr Prospero? Will the science officer reveal her complicated, who will Miranda choose, will Arial the robot survive the monster and will captain Tempest and his gallant crew ever escape from the forbidden planet.
Join us at St Michaels Hall in Stone from 1st to 4th April 2020 to find out.
Here’s what you need to know for this weeks Audition dates and times!
Non-compulsory workshop to introduce the show and go through audition pieces both singing and acting.
Perfect if you are considering auditioningor if you just want to know more about the show.
Everyone welcome. Tuesday 10th December 19:30 St Michael’s Hall Stone
There will be a third audition if necessary on Tuesday 17th. If this is the only date you can attend please let Mark (Director – markdoran1@ntlworld.com) know.
Also contact Mark if you would like to audition but cannot make any of those times / dates – no promises but we will try to help.
Audition pieces will be available later this week and hard copies at the hall during Panto performances from Friday this week.
Any questions or queries set your hairdryers to stun and contact Mark for more details.
As one show ends, another one begins. Today, rehearsal’s begin for Stone’s only Pantomime – to be performed in the first week of December 2019. Following several auditions we were able to put together an excellent cast of local performers.
PRINCESS & THE PEA by Simone Plant – to be performed by:
Rosebud
Nicola Abbott
Chester
Matt Wright
Dame
Rob Mincher
Prince
Hannah Adams
Chamberlain
Neil Norman
Eleanor
Aimee Hull
Duchess
Charlotte Andrews
Selena
Caitlin Forrester
Travis
Dennis Abbott
Three Ladies
Maisie Mansell-Warren
Rebecca Harratt
Verity Summerfield
Company / Gypsy King
John Wright
Company
Jamie Summerfield
Andrew Hull
Ian Bowen
Dylan Galloghly
Jo Taylor
Emma Wallace
Chloe Wallace
Additional company awaiting confirmation
Tickets will be available soon here on the Stone Revellers website or as usual in Home & Colour.
Stone Revellers are holding open auditions to be on stage in our Christmas production and we want you to be there!
Find below Character List, Character Descriptions, Synopsis and Audition Pieces!
At Audition you will be asked to read a character or two and sing a short tune of your choice. Read on:
Our next auditions will be held on Saturday 24th August 2019 at 2.30-4pm and Wednesday 28th August 2019 at 7.30-9pm at St Michael’s Hall, Lichfield Road, Stone. You only need to attend one – and you will see our production team individually and on a first come, first seen basis.
We are looking for the following roles and chorus/dancers. All ages & abilities welcome. If you are away and have been in touch with us, we will let you know a further audition date in the following week that you can attend. (Please message us via this website or on our Facebook page if this also applies to you).
Auditionees will be asked to perform snippets of the script (the Audition Pieces) which are below to download as a PDF – which should open in your browser and be easy to save and print. We’ll also ask you to sing (just a verse or a chorus) a song of your choice – if you’re unsure then why not sing a little bit of “I’m a Believer” (the Shrek version!) – our opening number – or we can walk through a vocal warm up. We just need to test your range.
PRINCESS & THE PEA is a Panto, based on the classic tale, but with an excellent brand new script – written by our own Simone Plant. The show will involve acting, singing, dancing and lots of jokes and laughs.
Your production team will be: Simone Plant (Director), Rob Stanway (Asistant Director & Co-Producer) and Nichola Abbott (Co-Producer).
Cast List & Character descriptions
Valiant (M/F) – the Prince. He is a pleasant, down-to-earth young man, loyal to his family and obedient to their traditions
The Lord High Chamberlain (M) – the late King’s chief servant, well intentioned & an honest man
Dame Dolly of the Bedchamber (M) – (dame) Prince Valiant’s nanny – ‘nuf said!
Chester the Jester (M) – (comedian) joke a minute
Eleanor (F) – a young Princess, pleasant, attractive, sensible, dignified and charming –everything a Princess is supposed to be
Fairy Rosebud (F) – Good Fairy, keeps a protective eye on the Princess ensuring the story proceeds in the right direction. She’s down to earth, not “frilly” or “posh”. Gets on well with everyone instantly
Dowager Duchess Wilhelmina (F) – very determined, & a nasty piece or work. Wants her daughter to marry the prince at any cost
Lady Selena (F) – her daughter, very conceited, inflated self-image and perceives herself as incredibly entertaining and wonderful. Far more important than her mother
Travis (M) – Evil henchman who works for the Duchess (secretly in love with her)
Lady Lavinia (F) – plain and completely absorbed in her mathematical studies, simply dressed, and looks like 1940’s movie “typical” spinster librarian
Lady Daphne (F) – more interested in singing and dancing than anything else
Lady Gwendolyn (F) – she finds her own reflection in the mirror much more fascinating than a mere Prince
Chorus
Dancers
Synopsis
A long time ago, just the other day a Prince needs to be wed in 3 days before he can be crowned King, but how to find a suitable wife. The solution comes in the guise of a Britain’s Got Talent style knock-out competition with the Evil Duchess Wilhelmina’s daughter Selena
as favourite.
During the pre-competition party the evening before, a young woman called Eleanor, drenched with rain from the storm, arrives at the castle to enter the competition. The next day as the other contestants get sabotaged by the Duchess’s henchman there are eventually only 2 ladies left.
The final challenge “suggested” by Eleanor’s fairy godmother, who is in disguise, involves all the mattresses in the castle and a handful of peas. That night Selena sleeps like a baby but poor Eleanor tosses and turns never once able to close her eyes and sleep.
Much to the evil Duchess’s disgust and everyone else’s delight, the result proves that only a real princess would have the sensitivity to feel a pea through such a quantity of bedding, so the Prince & Eleanor are married.
There is the usual mad cap humour involving the Dame and the comedian, and also a haunted suit of armour thrown in for good luck!
Stone Revellers are delighted to announce their cast for The Admirable Crichton, the comedy play that takes place Wednesday 4th until Saturday 7th September 2019 at St Michael’s Hall in Stone, Staffordshire.
The cast:
Bill Crichton: Jason Whitehurst
Earl of Loam: Tim Clegg
Eliza Tweeny: Jen Dixon
Lady Mary: Emma Wilson
Lady Catherine: Hannah Adams
Lady Agatha: Lauren Turner
Lady Brocklehurst: Sue Coles
Lord Brocklehurst: Alex MacIvor
Reverend John Treherne: Michael Duckworth
Ernest Woolley: Rob Stanway
Miss Fisher: Zoe Andrews
Lead Ensemble: Bill Coles
The Admirable Crichton (1902), a play by J. M. Barrie and adapted for Stone Revellers by Kath Walton, is a satirical comedy dealing with class and social structure, about a butler who rises to become the leader of his aristocratic employers after they are all stranded on a deserted island.
J.M. Barrie was a Scottish novelist and playwright best known for the world famous Peter Pan.
This production follows the success of last year’s play – One Man, Two Guvnors (September 2018) directed by Harri Bailey, which delighted a record audience with an extra performance added and won the NODA award (Revellers 4th in 5 years).
The current production team aim to produce a show of similar caliber. Director Kath Walton makes her debut for Stone Revellers following her graduation from Liverpool Hope University with a Masters in Performance. She will be ably assisted by Charl Andrews – also making her directorial debut for Stone Revellers.
TICKETS are on Sale from Monday 1st July from The Home & Colour Centre on Stone High Street (01785 817307) or here on our website – checkout with your card securely and with no booking fee.
Stone Revellers
Stone Revellers have been producing theatre in Stone for 41 years and continue to thrive as a society, welcoming new members for every show through open auditions. On their 40th anniversary last year the group kick started the Crown Wharf Theatre Trust, a project in partnership with Joules Brewery to bring a 150 seater theatre to Stone by 2021 – with an ambitious £300,000 fund raising target.
Revellers are always looking for volunteers in the areas of Set Building, Technical (lights and sound), Stage Management, Costume design and all associated roles for our 4 shows each year. If you are interested in joining Stone Revellers then please contact us via the website, social media or e-mail: info@stonerevellers.org.uk.
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Producers for The Admirable Crichton: Joanne Whitehurst & Rob Stanway.
For Press enquiries please contact stonerevellerspublicity@gmail.com
Further auditions are to be held for our play: The Admirable Crichton on Tuesday 25th June 2019 from 7.30pm – 9pm at St Michael’s Hall.
All roles are still up for grabs, but we are particularly looking for male actors with a playing age of 20-35 as we have a wide range of brilliant roles available.
Character List:
CRICHTON – A Butler, early 30s, RP
EARL OF LOAM – Master of the Household, 40s/50s (3 grown up daughters), RP
LADY MARY – Loam’s Eldest daughter, approx. 22 years old, RP
THE HONOURABLE ERNEST WOOLLEY – Loam’s nephew, 20s, RP
CATHERINE – Loam’s Second daughter, approx. 20 years old, RP
AGATHA – Loam’s Youngest daughter, approx. 18 years old, RP
TWEENY – Servant, ‘In-between’ maid, late teens to 20s, Cockney or Other (not RP)
LORD BROCKLEHURST – Lady Mary’s Fiancé, approx. 20 years old, RP
LADY BROCKLEHURST – Lord Brocklehurst’s Mother, 50s-70s, RP
REVEREND JOHN TREHERNE – Clergymen, approx. 20 years old, RP
MISS FISHER (ENSEMBLE) – Maid, approx. 20 years old
TOMPSETT (ENSEMBLE) – Male Servant, 20-40 years old
ENSEMBLE – Servants & Other parts, teens-60s
The Admirable Crichton (by J.M. Barrie) will be performed here in Stone on Wednesday 4th September – Saturday 7th September 2019 with a Saturday matinee.
In this Audition Pack you will find a Synopsis, Character List, Character Descriptions and Audition Pieces.
If you would prefer a smaller part, please see the Ensemble section of the Audition Pack. These roles will have a small amount of line learning and movement and are perfect for those who are looking for a smaller role.
Your production team:
Director: Kath Walton
Assistant Director: Charl Andrews
Co-Producers: Rob Stanway & Joanne Whitehurst
Synopsys
The Earl of Loam fancies himself a radical, modern thinker, a true futurist and intellectual, and to prove that class is non-existent and all men are equal, throws a tea for his household staff once a month, and forces his three indolent, fashionable daughters, and any guests
they might have at the time, to serve as hosts.
This social transgression annoys his entire household, especially Crichton, the butler, a man who holds strong opinions about the dignity of the British ruling class, the sanctity of the established order, and the tendency of Nature to have the elite few rule over the many. To
prove his point, Lord Loam takes a group composed of himself, his daughters — Mary, Catherine, and Agatha — his nephew (and suitor to Agatha) Ernest, and Treherne the clergyman (suitor to Catherine) on a sea voyage with only two servants — Crichton and
Tweeny, the humble “between maid” — to take care of them, a form of “roughing it” in the wild Atlantic waters.
When the party is shipwrecked on a deserted island, where a living can be hewn from the wilderness only by those with the skill to do so, the admirable Crichton proves to be the most intelligent, resourceful, and able man to command the party. After a brief resistance on everyone’s part, survival compels them to follow his lead, and after two years’ time, Crichton builds a utopian island home, an ingenious little civilization where he rules, kindly but firmly, believing that on an island, Nature requires him to step into the elite role of
master, and the formerly aristocratic others, now his worshipful servants, live a life composed of healthy exercise and willing labour.
Crichton’s happiness is nearly complete when Lord Loam’s eldest daughter, Mary, happily accepts his proposal of marriage. But when the party is rescued, the new social order crumbles as Lord Loam reasserts himself, Mary returns to her stuffy fiancé, and Crichton
steps back into his former role.
Will Mary’s mother-in-law to-be discover the scandalous events of the past two years? Will Crichton’s sense of self-sacrifice stand up to extreme insult? Will Ernest, who has written a thrilling memoir of the island, starring himself, ruin everything by letting slip the truth?
Hilarity and hypocrisy run rampant, and upstairs/downstairs meets indoors/outdoors in J. M. Barrie’s fantastical adventure comedy The Admirable Crichton, which explores divisions of social class, the strict hierarchical orders in place at the time — and indeed, in many times
— and the effects of Nature on all sorts of behaviours.
Auditions for the Admirable Crichton will take place at St Michael’s Hall on Thursday 20th and Sunday 23rd June.
This is the Audition Pack for The Admirable Crichton by J.M. Barrie which will be performed here in Stone on Wednesday 4th September – Saturday 7th September 2019 with a Saturday matinee.
In this Audition Pack you will find a Synopsis, Character List, Character Descriptions and Audition Pieces.
If you would prefer a smaller part, please see the Ensemble section of the Audition Pack. These roles will have a small amount of line learning and movement and are perfect for those who are looking for a smaller role.
Your production team:
Director: Kath Walton
Assistant Director: Charl Andrews
Co-Producers: Rob Stanway & Joanne Whitehurst
We can’t wait to see what everyone brings to the audition!
Here at Stone Revellers, we’re always straight on to our next production. As you know for 40 years we have delivered a varied programme of shows – this time it is the comedy classic “Dad’s Army”.
The show is being performed 12th to 15th June 2019 and we will be feeding our audience with Fish & Chips between acts!
We will rehearse at St Michael’s Community Hall, Lichfield Street Stone – Tuesday and Thursday and pre-arranged Sunday’s
We now have audition information
Thursday 11 April 7.30 to 9.30
Sunday 14 April 2.30 to 4.30
Cannot make those dates, need more information or cannot access the link?
email info@stonerevellers.org.uk or reply to this email ASAP – we may be able to add Tuesday 16 April if required
Audition details and script are available by clicking the link button below
All auditions are open to all and we welcome you to Stone Revellers whether you are a current member or not. Our current show Director Martin Popov will make a neutral decision in the best interests of the show to deliver an excellent, balanced cast.
He will be ably assisted by his production team:
Co-director: To be confirmed, following auditions
Producers: Rob Stanway, Nichola Abbott and their team.
Here’s all you need to know about our upcoming auditions for THE WEDDING SINGER – to be performed in the first week of April 2019 with a 13 week rehearsal process prior.
Audition Workshop – Monday 10th December at 7.30pm
Come and meet the team
A quick introduction to the show and some of the music
A basic dance so that you can see what we’ll be doing in certain numbers if you’re a dancer!
AUDITION #1 – Tuesday 11th December 7.30-10pm
Simply turn up, fill out an audition sheet.
First come, first served.
AUDITION #2 – Sunday 16th December 2.30pm-5pm
Simply turn up, fill out an audition sheet
First come, first served.
All the above takes place at St Michael’s Hall and we welcome all members and non-members, whatever your age or ability – if you like the idea of being part of this enjoyable production then come to audition.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN and are judged on the auditions only. There is no bias or clique in our production team.
What’s it all about?
SYNOPSIS
It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother’s basement, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his fiance, Linda, leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie is so distraught that he makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. When he meets an Julia, an admiring young waitress, Robbie falls madly in love. The only trouble is that Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. With a score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980s, The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just have been the coolest guy in the room.
Roles & Audition Pieces
ALL AUDITION PIECES ARE HERE IN PDF FORMAT and are referred to below by their page numbers. Simply follow this link, choose your character and you will find the relevant PDFs. You will also find the YouTube links to use below.
Robbie Hart
The lead singer of a band. Handsome and charismatic. A truly ‘nice’ guy that has the classic lead singer aura and personality. Also a bit of a dreamer. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Lead
Tenor
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: B3
Waitress. The pretty “girl next door” in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave.
Gender: Female
Lead
Soprano
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Audition Piece: Pages 77-78 “Julia trying on her dress”.
Audition Song: Come Out of the Dumpster
Pages 146-149
George
The wedding band’s keyboardist and one of Robbie’s best friends. Based on Boy George. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy’s super guy attitude. He’s not-so in the closet, but the other guys seem oblivious.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 35
Supporting Lead
Tenor
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Supporting Lead
Audition Piece: Pages 26-27 “Robbies Lost It”
Audition Song: Georges Prayer
Pages 153-154
Holly
Julia’s cousin. Sexually promiscuous and always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy.
Gender: Female
Supporting Lead
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Audition Piece: Pages 64-67
Audition Song:
Saturday Night In The City
– Look at Holly’s last note in the song, that is the highest note of the show.
Pages 163-174
Sammy
The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie’s best friends. A total guy’s guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly. A smooth operator – at least he thinks he is.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 35
Supporting
Tenor
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Audition Piece: Pages 72-73 “At The Bar”
Audition Songs:
Single
Pages 194-201
It’s Your Wedding Day
Pages 105-110
Glen Guglia
Julia’s fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia’s love with money. He is a womanizer.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 45
Supporting Lead
Baritone
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Audition Piece: Pages 13-14 “Glen’s Phone Call”
Audition Song: All About The Green
Pages 175-186
Rosie (Grandma)
Robbie’s grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain “hip” despite her age.
Gender: Female
Supporting
Soprano
Acting Age: 50 to 80 (We will make someone older)
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Robbie’s fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie.
Gender: Female
Supporting
Age: 18 to 30
Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Audition Piece: Pages 83-85 “Robbie is indesposed”
Audition Song: Let Me Come Home
Pages 208-211
COMPANY
SONG: It’s Your Wedding Day (Finale)
Lyrics: Pages 97-100
GENTS Company Pages 9-10 “The Boys, Talking”
LADIES Company Pages 64-67 “The Girls, Hungover”
We also have Couples (Harold & Debbie, Shane & Donatella, Crystal & Mookie); their various Wedding Guests; Stockbrokers; and impersonators.
Impersonators are company members overall and will double up as wedding guests, couples and stockbrokers – but bring your best impression if you’d like to be considered for one of the celebrity impersonators! Small roles will be split between company throughout the show.
Mr. T
Male
Featured
Spoken
Tina Turner
Female
Featured
Imelda Marcos
Female
Featured
Billy Idol – Audition Pages 93-94
Male
Featured
Baritone
Cyndi Lauper
Female
Featured
Company roles include: David/Drunk Guy, Angie (Julia’s Mum), Cousin Steve, 2 Male Waiters (a couple).
Stone Revellers are delighted to announce that our next musical will be THE WEDDING SINGER.
It was a smash hit on broadway but was first released as a film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.
Tickets will be on sale by 5th December and are expected to sell extremely quickly, so don’t miss out!
AUDITIONS will be in December (the week after our panto) at St Michael’s Hall. We’re looking for strong actors, dancers & singers. No experience necessary and you don’t have to be a member to audition.
We are an open and inclusive society. Rehearsals are 3 times a week (Tuesday eve, Thursday eve and Sunday afternoon – 2.5 hours each) for 12 weeks. All at St Michael’s Hall in Stone.
Audition pieces and character profiles will be released VERY SOON!
