HP Production Launch – ‘Travels With My Aunt’
11 March, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This is your opportunity to become involved with the Highbury Players forthcoming production of …
Travels With My Aunt
written by Graham Greene
adapted by Giles Havergal
Directed by Paul Steventon‑Marks
To be performed from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 22 June 2024 at 7:30pm.
Henry Pulling meets his septuagenarian Aunt Augusta at his mother’s funeral. What follows is an outrageous series of events that pulls Henry away from his quiet suburban existence into a world of Shalimar, adventure and crime. From London to Brighton, to Istanbul and South America, this hilarious and sometimes disturbing tale explores the eccentricity of families and the pomposity of the English middle class.
The play traditionally challenges four men to play upward of 25 roles including Aunt Augusta herself. Indeed, it is an exquisite example of actorly technique. First performed in 1989 at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, it went on to win awards and acclaim on the West End and Broadway.
Interested in taking part? Either onstage or off? Then come along to meet the director at the Production Launch on Monday 11 March 2024 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.
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.
For people interested in acting, the Auditions will be on Monday 18 March 2024 at 7:30pm also in the theatre’s Upper Foyer.
The Characters
AUNT AUGUSTA – Male actor for believable portrayal of a female in her 70s.
HENRY PULLING – 40s.
Actor: Able to convincingly portray a large number of males/females of different ages and nationalities. Age unimportant.
Actress: Able to play a large number of roles as described above.
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.