Audition Notice
An Ideal Husband
by Oscar Wilde

Directors: Ömer Warman and Mary Groom

The Play

Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful government minister, well-off and with a loving wife. All this is threatened when Mrs Cheveley appears with evidence of a past he would rather hide. Sir Robert has to decide whether to yield to blackmail or risk exposing the origins of his wealth and position.
The themes of this play, which revolve around blackmail and political corruption, are as relevant now as they were when Oscar Wilde wrote the play 130 years ago. To emphasise its relevance, the play will be performed in modern dress and the script has been cut down to bring out the key themes.

PDF copies of the script are available upon request. Audition pieces will be available shortly. If you have any questions, please contact us at an-ideal-husband@ohms.pw

Please register to audition.

You do not have to be a member to audition, but if you get a part you will need to join.
Further information about membership can be found here.
Before auditioning, please ensure you are available for the show dates and every evening of the production week leading up to the first performance as you will be needed for tech and dress rehearsals in the venue. (So please be available from 25th April until 4th May).

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin on Sunday 2nd March and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7.30-10pm) and Sundays from 5-8pm. There will be no rehearsal on Easter Sunday (20th April).
Cast members are expected to be involved with publicising the show and helping (where possible) with the get-in and set strike.

Performances

Four performances at Upstairs at the Gatehouse

• Thursday 1st May at 7.30pm
• Friday 2nd May at 7.30pm
• Saturday 3rd May at 7.30pm
• Sunday 4th May at 4pm

Characters

Ages given are playing ages only and not fixed. Please feel free to audition for any part you wish, regardless of age, gender or any other variable.