Auditions

THE BEAST, written by EDDIE PERFECT

DIRECTOR LYNNE DEVENISH

Performance season 12 performances. July 30 to 15th August

JULY- Th 30, Fri 31, AUGUST – Sat 1, Sun 2*mat, Th 6, Fri 7, Sat 8** – 2 shows, Sun 9 *mat, Th 13, Fri 14, Sat 15.

AUDITION DATE : – SATURDAY 2ND MAY 2026

TIME: – 10:00am to 2:00pm

Garrick Theatre, 16 Meadow Street, Guildford, WA.

Registration 10 – 10:30am.  Cold ensemble readings.

Please contact Lynne Devenish by email – winchesterphp@hotmail.com  putting The Beast Audition in subject line. Lynne is also contactable on 0488 906 076 if you wish to discuss.

No rehearsal dates have been set yet, as flexible to suit the cast and fit with other activities in the theatre. Please note if you are cast in a role you will be required to be a financial member of the theatre.

SYNOPSIS:- After surviving a nasty near-death experience, a group of close friends wipe the slate clean and embrace a tree-change, intending to live a sustainable life in the country. But nature isn’t always so welcoming, and when the friends are faced with the pressing task of actually slaughtering their own beast for a grand feast, a chain reaction begins that will see them confront some ugly and shocking truths.

Eddie Perfect’s satirical, no holds barred, black comedy will shock the pants off you.

CHARACTERS –

3 Females       Varying in stage age between 35 – mid 50s

7 Males           One young 20s, minor role. 3 Husbands Varying in stage age 40 – mid 50s

Plus, one male multi roles 60 – 70+

THE WIVES

GEN                A little sensitive, neurotic & naive, cheated on and brow-beaten by husband Simon.

SUE                Can be highly strung. Tries to be part of the ‘scene’ and fit in.                                                                                                          

MARGE         A confident, no nonsense, sarcastic woman.

THE HUSBANDS

SIMON           Obnoxious, smarmy, pretentious. A complete tosser.

ROB                Neurotic, anxious, guilt ridden.                                             

BAIRD           Can be charming, somewhat insecure as a manly man. Sometimes targeted and mocked by the others.

OTHER MALE ROLES

JAN                Jan, pronounced YARN, is young male babysitter, a manny. A minor yet important role that could be played by a crew member.

SKIPPER**    Crazy skipper of boat.            

FARMER BROWN** Forthright slaughterman.

JASON**       Vigneron, wine expert                        

**Skipper, Farmer Brown and Jason can be played by same actor**

THE BEAST is quite confrontational, and is not for you if you suffer from Hemophobia like “Doc Martin.”