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Production Launch – ‘A Vicar of Dibley Christmas: The Second Coming’
21 September @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This is your opportunity to become involved with the Highbury Players production of …
A Vicar of Dibley Christmas: The Second Coming
A stage adaptation by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter
Based on the original TV series
Written by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer
Produced by Tiger Aspect Productions
Directed by Rob Phillips
To be performed from Tuesday 1 December to Saturday 12 December 2026 at 7:30pm.
Geraldine has two special events to celebrate this year: St Barnabus’ 650th birthday and Christmas. A short-term local radio station will bring the village together for the birthday but what to do for Christmas? Alice has an idea: Why not put on a Nativity play? Hilarious from beginning to end, and full of Christmas spirit!
The Characters
Geraldine Grainger – fun loving female Vicar of Dibley. Ideal age: 40s
Alice Tinker – simple, sweet, quirky Verger. Age: 20s
David Horton – pompous head of the Parish Council. Age: 50s/60s
Hugo Horton – David’s polite and simple son. Age: 30s or possibly 40s
Jim Trott – retired, eccentric villager. Age: 60s or 70s
Owen Hewitt – eccentric and crude local farmer. Age: 50s
Frank Pickle – excessively timid and boring council secretary. Age: 60s
Letitia Cropley – crazy village cook who comes up with a variety of interesting recipes. Age: elderly
Interested in taking part? Either onstage or off? Then come along to meet the director at the Production Launch on Monday 21 September 2026 at 7:30pm in the theatre’s Upper Foyer. There’ll be a read through of the play, after which you can decide if you’d like to get involved.
For people interested in acting, the auditions will be on Monday 28 September 2026 at 7:30pm, also in the theatre’s Upper Foyer.
If you are interested in taking part in this production but unable to make the Production Launch, or have any questions, please get in touch using comms@highburytheatre.co.uk, where your message will be forwarded to the director.
Please note:
- You will be invited to become a member of the Highbury Players if you wish to be involved in this production.
- Highbury Theatre Centre is run entirely by volunteers, and thus all roles in this production are unpaid.