Production Launch – ‘Brassed Off’

Brassed Off
by Paul Allen

Directed by Maura Judges

To be performed from Tuesday 8 June to Saturday 19 June 2027 at 7:30pm.

The local coal mine faces closure; its community is on the brink. Regardless of the outcome, the leader of the Grimley Colliery Brass Band is determined to keep hope alive. When flugelhorn player Gloria arrives, it seems fate is finally on their side.

A heartening story where music becomes a defiant act of hope.

The Characters

Danny – ex-miner, veteran conductor of Grimley Band

Phil – his son, miner and trombone player, about 35

Sandra – Phil’s wife

Jim – somewhat older miner and euphonium player

Vera – Jim’s wife

Harry – Jim’s inseparable companion in pit and band: a big E flat bass player (tuba)

Rita – Harry’s wife

Andy – a miner and tenor horn player, about 25

Gloria – newly returned to Grimley, an excellent flugelhorn player, about 25

Shane – son of Phil and Sandra, aged 8 in 1994, but now older

Craig and Melody – Shane’s younger brother and sister

Baliffs, nurses, miners, etc

Brass band players

Interested in taking part? Either onstage or off? Then come along to meet the director at the Production Launch on Monday 8 March 2027 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 15 March 2027 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.