"Last of the Summer Wine" is written exclusively for the stage by Roy Clarke: the man who brought these beloved characters to our small screens.
This is a never seen on TV "episode" from the lives of Compo, Clegg and Foggy - a last adventure to add to their collection! The writing holds the essence of the original characters and provides ample opportunity to bring them to life.
We are looking to fill the following roles with those who can capture the energy of the characters without age as a barrier - if you want to have a go, please come along!
Clegg - expecting a quiet and respectable retirement despite being married to the sharp tongued Edith for 31 years and is always reluctantly drawn into Foggy and Compo's shemes - somewhat pessimistic with a wry sense of humour.
Foggy - a former soldier who likes to boast of his exploits in Burma during WWII while he was, in fact, a sign writer. He considers himself regimental and heroic while coming across as a generally meek and incompetent gentleman.
Compo - a nickname derived from being on unemployment compensation, he's been "on the compo" long enough for it to stick. A loveable, working class scruff who is often exploited by others to do their dirty work.
Nora Batty - the archetypal broom wielding battleaxe, she's humourless and against displaying her feelings. She keeps her husband firmly under her thumb and Compo under control - almost!
Constance - Nora's niece who works as a librarian and is the long-standing fiancee of Gifford
Gifford Bewmont - a special constable who has pledged to apprehend the Flasher, has organised all-night patrols in the village. He has been engaged to Constance for 14 years yet he has never bought her a ring
Flash - a yet to be apprehended man of mystery who streaks at the full moon
Audition Pieces
Audition Piece 1 - Clegg, Foggy, Nora, Constance, Gifford
Audition Piece 2 - Clegg, Foggy, Compo, Flash
Audition Piece 3 - Clegg, Foggy, Compo, Nora, Constance, Flash
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be held on a Tuesday and Thursday beginning in early June.
Performance Dates
Monday 9th September 2024 - Saturday 14th September 2024