Blithe Spirit – update

For our autumn production, November 8th – 13th, we are delighted that Barbara Large is to direct Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward.

Reading and casting dates are as follows (both at Cheriton Village Hall):

Monday 12th July at 7.30pm – first reading (we had a good turn out)

Monday 26th July at 7.30pm – second reading/casting (not 16th as previously advertised)

Rehearsals start early September on Mondays and Fridays (although it is possible that this may be changed to Mondays and Thursdays depending on availability of cast and venue).

This is a delightful comedy for two men and five women. Charles Condomine, whose first wife Elvira has been dead for seven years, has been reasonably happy with his second wife Ruth. After he invites Madame Arcati, a local medium, to conduct a seance at their home, Elvira returns from the dead. Determined to get Charles to herself forever, she arranges several “accidents”, one of which culminates in Ruth joining Elvira. Now plagued by two jealous squabbling spirits, Charles bids them both farewell and his two wives are left petulantly tearing the house apart.

Ages can be varied according to who is interested in a part. Please, please come along if you are interested in taking part in this brilliant piece of classic theatre. Whether you are an existing member of Cheriton Players, or you are interested in joining, we would love to see you on July 26th.