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Cast List Announced!
Well done to everyone who auditioned, we can now announce that Laughter in the Dark is cast and rehearsals start this week! Read on below to see who will be spooking us and keeping us guessing in November, and particular congratulations to our newest members Faye, Hannah and Mallory, welcome to ATG!
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Gripe | John Desbottes |
| Alathea | Ali Morris |
| Herbert | Jez Burrows |
| Belinda | Faye Ellis |
| Cyril | Kevin Fryer |
| Bunny | Hannah Matheson |
| Gosforth | Peter Mainwaring |
| Thundercloud | John Doyle |
| Lydia | Carlaine Milledge |
| Alec | Rick Morris |
| Aunt Emily | Jill Maynard |
| Ghostly Gertie | Cheryl Mainwaring |
| Ghoulish Grizelda | Mori Bates |
| Spooky Sue | Mallory McDonald |
The play
Laughter in the Dark by Victor Lucas
Directed by Christine Woodhead
Synopsis
Twas the night before Christmas and all over the house, spooks were stirring...
Welcome to Creeching Cheyney, a 1950s faded, eerie mansion where ghostly goings-on are a common occurrence. Into this creepy abode come the unsuspecting Budgett family – the domineering Alathea and her husband Herbert with their daughter Belinda and her boyfriend Cyril. They are greeted by the old and rambling butler, Gripe, who is surprised to learn that his master, Mr Desmond Cheyney has died abroad and his vast fortune is to be passed to the family. Everyone is even more surprised to learn that under the terms of the will they are obliged to spend a year living at the mansion – if they dare!
As the snows falls and the night draws in the group are joined by other weary travellers – a fugitive cowgirl, a smooth-talking film producer and his efficient secretary, the family lawyer and even a homicidal Native American. Throw in a few ghostly apparitions and the night is set for chills and thrills, romance and laughs!
Backstage
As always, there are plenty of backstage and front of house roles needed as well. If you'd like to try your hand at stage management, props, prompt, front of house, scenery painting, set building and more please get in touch with a Committee member and we'll fit you to a role.
Tickets
Keep your eyes on the website, we'll be announcing how and when to get tickets soon.
Article posted: Monday 25th August 2014