Pre audition meeting and audition information for
Cygnet Players production of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
At a time when Victorian plays tended to feature moral messages rather heavily, Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated play, with its witty dialogue and unashamedly trivial plot, can be seen very much as a satire. But any satirical subtext can only exist through emphasising the playfulness of the characters and the comedy of the situation they find themselves in, qualities which have ensured that the play has endured as a favourite with audiences for more than a century. Our intention with this production, which will be set in the period in which it was written, is very much to emphasise the wit, energy and exuberance of the play, ensuring that both cast and audience have an enormous amount of fun.
Dates for initial meetings, auditions and rehearsals:
1st Meeting - Tuesday 14th February - 7.30pm
AUDITIONS - Tuesday 21st February - from 7.30pm
Recalls - Sunday 26th February - timing TBC
Click here for more audition information including character breakdowns.
For those not at Cygnet Entertains to hear the news, we've announced our upcoming productions.
Our 2012 play will be THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, directed by Olly Medlicott. And, following Footloose, our 2013 musicals will be SWEET CHARITY at London Oratory in the spring, and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Putney Arts in the autumn.
Exciting times ahead for Cygnets!
Friday 10th February 2012
The one you've all been waiting for - Cygnets go bowling!!
This is always a good laugh and a chance to get the competitive juices flowing..!
Date: Friday 10th February
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: David Lloyd
Bushey Road
Raynes Park
London
SW20 8TE
Price: £15 each
For your money you get finger food at the lanes, a complimentary drink (beer or wine) and two games of bowling.
Please confirm your attendance by email, or accepting the facebook event (link below) by 12 noon on Friday 27th January. We need to pay the deposit on this day so please let Sarah Norton know if you're coming asap so you don't miss out!
Click here for the facebook event
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Calendar of Events
- January
- February
Sat 7th Jan
Plos Panto Trip
Wed 18th - Sat 21st Jan
Guys and Dolls
Join us in seeing this classic musical!
Friday 10th Feb
Cygnets go bowling!
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Tuesday 14th Feb
First meeting for The Importance of Being Earnest
Come along and find out what it's all about!
Tuesday 21st Feb
AUDITIONS for The Importance of Being Earnest
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Cygnet Players is an amateur theatre company based in south west London.