Casting
The Birmingham Stage Company presents its new production of
HORRIBLE HISTORIES - The Awful Egyptians and The Ruthless Romans
Auditions in London in August
Rehearsals commence in London on 27 December 2010
A No1 National Tour commences 26 January 2011
First tour ends 9 July
(11 July to 12 September: an unpaid break over the summer holidays)
Second tour
1 week re-rehearsals 5 September
Second tour starts 12 September
Tour ends 10 December
(Actors are required to agree to both tours)
The director is Phil Clark.
All actors require excellent singing voices.
STOREY/LANKIUS: In Egyptians: An explorer with an extremely commanding presence, witty, dry, who has an excellent rapport with the audience. Impetuous, opinionated and self-important, he has a passion for the horrible side of history. In Romans: one of the three Romans soldiers who challenge Ethel, playing numerous famous and despicable characters from the period.
RAMASSES/CENTURIAN: In the Egyptians: the all powerful Ramasses, greatest Pharaoh of the ancient world. In Romans: One of three Roman soldier who challenges Ethel, playing numerous famous characters from the period. Actor with Mediterranean looks welcome.
All suggestions should be sent in writing to the company’s London office. Suite 228, The Linen Hall, 162 Regent Street, London, W1B 5TB