Production Launch – ‘Good: A Tragedy’
16 November @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
This is your opportunity to become involved with the Highbury Players production of …
Good: A Tragedy
by C.P. Taylor
Directed by Richard Delahaye
To be performed from Tuesday 2 March to Saturday 13 March 2027 at 7:30pm.
1930s Berlin. John Halder is a liberal-minded, music-loving professor. But with the world on the brink of WWII, and having caught the attention of the Nazi Party through his book on euthanasia, can Halder retain his goodness?
A tragic story that examines the dangers of passive acceptance and the rationalisation of evil.
The Characters
Halder – early forties. Lecturer in German Literature
Helen – his wife, 38
Anne – one of his students, 23
His mother
Maurice – friend and analyst, forties
Bok – SS NCO
Freddie – SS Major, forties
Elisabeth – his wife, late thirties
Doctor
Nurses
Bouller
Eichmann
Hoss
Hitler
Musicians
Interested in taking part? Either onstage or off? Then come along to meet the director at the Production Launch on Monday 16 November 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 23 November 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.
- This amateur production by the Highbury Players is by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
- Highbury Theatre Centre is run entirely by volunteers, and thus all roles in this production are unpaid.