Clue: On Stage Sunday 19th May 3pm
Based on the screen play by Jonathan Lynn with additional material by Hunter Foster, Eric Price & Sandy Rustin
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue (Cluedo) is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.
The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
Previous acclaim for Cluedo:
“…a surefire night of comedy entertainment.” Southwark News
“Perfect viewing no matter what your age!” Love London Love Culture
“The best of theatrical comedy” BRISTOL 247
“Sheer comedy genius…..one for all the family” Western Daily Press
“A riot of pure fun” Birmingham Mail
“Pure entertainment” Manchester Evening News
“This is good, old fashioned entertainment for all ages 9 to 90” Edinburghguide.com
Run Dates 21st – 28th September 2024
Directed by Mark Rosenthal
Characters : 5f, 5m
Wadsworth Male A traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal and “by the book.” He is the driving force in the play.
Yvette Female A sexy, French Maid, with her own secret aspirations. (Also plays THE REPORTER in the final scene).
Miss Scarlet Female A dry, sardonic Madam who is more interested in secrets than sex.
Mrs. Peacock Female The church-going wife of an MP. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
Mrs. White Female A pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
Colonel Mustard Male A puffy, pompous, dense, blow-hard of a military man.
Professor Plum Male An academic Casanova who woos women with his big … brain.
Mr. Green Male A timid, yet officious, rule follower. He’s a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.
ENSEMBLE WOMAN to play:
THE COOK – A threatening presence. THE MOTORIST – A benign gentleman who rings the wrong doorbell. AUXILIARY SCARLET – The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery. AUXILIARY WADSWORTH – Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery. AN AGENT – An FBI agent who helps to save the day.
ENSEMBLE MAN to play:
MR. BODDY – A mobster type fella. A dark cloud follows this guy wherever he goes. THE COP — A “Regular Joe.” AUXILIARY MUSTARD – The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery. AUXILIARY WADSWORTH – Wadsworth during two scenes of theatrical trickery. AN AGENT – An FBI agent who helps to save the day.
The audition will be in the form of an informal read through. You don't need to be a member of Saddleworth Players - but we'll happily sign you up! Membership is free).
Contact saddleworthplayers@millgateartscentre.co.uk for more information.
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Playing dates 21st-28th September 2024 with blocking rehearsals in June and full rehearsals from mid August on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays usually from 7.30pm