Directed by Susan Hewer
Assisted by Amanda Hodges
Cast - 5 women and 4 men
Rehearsals Mondays & Wednesdays
Show dates: Tuesday 10th - Saturday 14th March 2026
Step into the world of Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet!) as we bring the iconic BBC sitcom, "Keeping Up Appearances," to the stage in a brand new theatrical production.
This hilarious play, penned by the show's original creator, Roy Clarke, transports the unforgettable characters and their misadventures to the theatre.
We are holding open auditions for those who would like to take part and help us bring the charm, chaos, and comedy of this classic show to life for a new audience.
Please note, if you are successful in getting a part following audition, all adult cast will need to be a Gold Member and all cast members will pay a £15 show fee for participating.
Cast
HYACINTH BUCKET: An overbearing social climber with an acute lack of self-awareness. Eldest of 3 sisters. Please note that some physical comedy is required. The actor playing the role of Hyacinth is required to perform a section of the play in a West Country accent.
EMMET: Fears and dislikes Hyacinth. Brother of Liz.
LIZ: Put-upon peacekeeper between Hyacinth and Emmet. Sister of Emmet.
DAISY: A little unkempt, happy-go-lucky. Wife of Onslow, middle sister of Hyacinth and Rose.
ONSLOW: Very unkempt, lazy. Husband of Daisy, brother-in-law of Hyacinth.
ROSE: Single and very available woman. Youngest sister of Hyacinth and Daisy.
MILLY (EDWARD MILSON): Newly divorced, vulnerable and timid. The love interest of Rose.
DADDY: Elderly father of Hyacinth, Daisy and Rose.
MRS. DEBDEN: Upper class, forceful and bombastic.
Audition Pieces
Hyacinth Audition - from "You have reached the personal mobile of...............Richard!"
Emmet & Liz Audition - up to Emmet's line "She moved to Manchester!"
Rose Audition - up to Rose's line "I like it already!"
Milly (Edward Milson) Audition
Daddy & Ensemble Audition - from "Forget somewhere. He's here"
Mrs Debden Audition - up to the end of scene 2.2