Holmes and Watson Live Auditions 2025

Attributed to Joseph Mallord William Turner (English 1775-1851)

Great excitement is being generated by the forthcoming stage production from Centenary Theatre Group featuring the famous crime duo Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.
Script by Jeffrey Hatcher.
Directed by Gary Kliger.
Audition time: 10am Saturday 23^rd August 2025
Place: Cnr Queenscroft and Halsbury Streets, Chelmer, Brisbane, Queensland Australia.

SYNOPSIS QUOTE:
The world is shocked! The famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis Moriarty are dead, locked in combat, both falling into the treacherous Reichenbach Falls. Holmes is dead — but is he? Dr Evan’s who runs an asylum on an island, a desolate location, has in his care three men who each claim to be the real Sherlock Holmes. Who can work out which of them is the real Holmes? Who else but Dr Watson. Surely Holmes’ best friend and confidant?

AND: That’s just the start! This is a twisty, teasing romp, designed to baffle and entertain in equal measure.
Come and be part of the theatre fun!

CAST REQUIRED:
Dr Evans – age open though probably best 30s to 50s.
Dr Watson – age open though same range suggested as for Evans.
Orderly at the asylum – age range the same.
Matron/The woman doubling up role – age open dazzle us.
Holmes 1 tall, thin, sharp featured classic Holmes.
Holmes 2 same as H1 but with long hair, moustache and beard.
Holmes 3 same as H1 but shaved head, pale face, glazed look.
The Inspector’s age is open and may double with a Holmes depending upon timing and costuming.
The Client wears a mask/doubles with Moriarty.
Moriarty age open seen in flashbacks.

STAGE NOTE:
There is fight scene choreography needed so anyone with stage combat skills come and make yourself known!
This is an escapade of the most exhilarating kind, perfect as the CTG end of year production.
They cannot wait to have you be a part of it!
So don’t forget Chelmer auditions 10am Saturday 23rd August 2025.

CONTACT:
The Director Gary Kliger on 0417 012 418
Or Julie Collins (Stage Manager) directorjules27@gmail.com
Twitter, Facebook, Website https://centenarytheatre.com.au/
Information CTG enquiry@centenarytheatre.com.au

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Holmes & Watson audition details received from Centenary Theatre Group Inc, Queenscroft and Halsbury Streets, Chelmer, QLD 4068 Australia.
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I will certainly book tickets when the box office opens.
💗 Gretchen Bernet-Ward 2025

Commissariat, Prison, Asylum? © image Gretchen Bernet-Ward 2022

‘Verdict’ by Agatha Christie Stage Call for Auditions

The Centenary Theatre Group, a company based in Chelmer, Brisbane, has made an official announcement calling for actors to fill roles in Agatha Christie’s inimitable stage production of ‘Verdict’ with opening night in November 2024. You may like Agatha Christie novels, or perhaps keen to tread the boards with this seasoned amateur group, read on—

SYNOPSIS
Karl Hendryk, a brilliant professor who, with his wife and her cousin, have fled persecution in their homeland to find themselves ensconced in London. This stage play revolves around human experience and relationships. ‘It satisfied me completely. I still think it is the best play I have written with the exception of Witness for the Prosecution,’ said Agatha Christie.

AUDITION
For Centenary Theatre Group
PRODUCTION OF ‘VERDICT’
by Agatha Christie (opening November 2024)
TIME & DATE: 2.00PM SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2024
LOCATION: CHELMER COMMUNITY HALL,
15 QUEENSCROFT STREET, CHELMER, BRISBANE.
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‘Verdict’
Written by Agatha Christie
Directed by David Bell
‘Verdict’ is a 1958 stage play by British mystery writer Agatha Christie. It is unusual from other Agatha Christie plays: it is an original not based on a story or novel and, although there is a murder, it is more than a typical ‘whodunnit’ mystery.
https://centenarytheatre.com.au/project/verdict/

CAST REQUIRED
Lester Cole 25 years old.
Mrs Roper 40 years old plus, gruff and rude.
Lisa Koletzky Early 30’s, attractive.
Professor Karl Hendryk 45 and handsome (German accent).
Anya Hendryk 38, invalided in wheelchair and Karl’s wife (German accent).
Dr Stone 60 years old and a typical family doctor.
Helen Rollander age 23 and beautiful.
Sir William Rollander middle age, tall and Helen’s father.
Detective Inspector Ogden 40’s and pleasant nature.
Police Sergeant Pearce sergeant’s age open, mid-thirties plus.
NOTE All cast need to be proficient in English accents.

SETTING
This 2-act play will be set in the year it was written – 1958.
‘Verdict’ is one of only a few Christie plays written directly for the stage and not adapted from another story. It originally opened at Strand Theatre in West End, London, May 1958.

AUDITION REQUIREMENT
Auditions will be a cold read from the script.
For enquiries contact the Director – David Bell
EMAIL dbell6@bigpond.net.au
WEBSITE https://centenarytheatre.com.au/audition-for-agatha-christies-verdict/
Centenary Theatre Group Inc.
Cnr Queenscroft and Halsbury Streets,
Chelmer QLD 4068
Australia.

I hope to be in the audience on opening night!
Compiled 💗 Gretchen Bernet-Ward 2024