Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Supple/Cummings)
by Dario Fo
Audition information
Audition DATE
Sunday 06 July 2025; 19:00 at Free Church Hall, Northway, NW11 6PB
Director
Mark Overall
The Play
Written by Dario Fo and adapted by Tim Supple and Alan Cumming, the play is set in a police station where an Anarchist has supposedly accidentally fallen from a fourth floor window. A Maniac who has a predilection towards impersonating different characters, is arrested. Over the course of the play they worm their way further and further into the action, eventually manipulating the corrupt police officers into a truth-inducing hysteria. The play is fast, funny and challenging with zero dull moments!
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday 12th August and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7.30-10pm) and Sundays from 4 to 7pm
Cast are expected to be involved with publicising the show and helping (where possible) with the get-in and set strike.
Performances
9th to 12th October at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate, N6 4BD.
Register
To express an interest in the audition and to let us know you are coming along (and which roles you are interested in), please fill out this form
CHARACTERS
Inspector Bertozzo - male, 20 plus - youngest officer of the bunch, out to make his mark
Maniac - any gender, 30 plus - this is a big role and is on stage for the majority of the play
Constable - any gender, any age - just following orders and looking forward to retirement with a police pension
Inspector Pisani - male, 30 plus - right-hand man to superintendent, ruthless and corrupt
Superintendent - any gender, 30 plus - hard as nails, shoots first and questions later
Maria Felitti - female, 20 plus - investigative journalist, tenacious and committed to uncovering the truth
the Small Print
You do not have to be a member to audition, but if you get a part you will need to join in order to perform. 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.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about this production please email the director