Production Launch – ‘Sleuth’
18 January, 2027 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This is your opportunity to become involved with the Highbury Players production of …
Sleuth
by Anthony Shaffer
Directed by Ahmed Ali
To be performed from Tuesday 20 April to Saturday 1 May 2027 at 7:30pm.
Successful mystery writer Andrew Wyke is finishing his next novel when his visitor, Milo, arrives. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Andrew asks about Milo’s plans to marry his wife.
What follows is a tense battle of intelligence, cunning and deception as each man attempts to outwit the other through elaborate mind games.
The Characters
Andrew Wyke – described in the script as a strongly built, tall, fleshy man of 57, gone slightly to seed. His fair hair carries on it the suspicion that chemical aid has been invoked to keep the grey at bay. His face, sourly amused and shadowed with evaded self-knowledge, is beginning to reflect the absence of constant, arduous employment.
Milo Tindle – described in the script as about 35, slim, dark-haired and of medium height. He has a sharp, sallow face alive with a faintly Mediterranean wariness. Everything about him is neat from his exactly parted hair to the squared off white handkerchief in the breast pocket of his suit.
Interested in taking part? Either onstage or off? Then come along to meet the director at the Production Launch on Monday 18 January 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 25 January 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.
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.