"Oliver Twist"

Harbour Theatre’s final production for 2009 is the well-known tale of the orphan Oliver, and his struggle to survive against the odds. Set in Dickensian London, we chart Oliver’s progress through the wretched hive of scum and villainy that abounds at every turn. Jeremy Brock’s adaptation combines the richness of the story – sinister antics from the mellifluous sounding Fagin; comic pomposity from the Workhouse Beadle, Mr Bumble; and the horror of Nancy’s brutal murder at the hands of Bill Sikes – with dramatic and up-to-date pace. AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD on - Saturday 22nd August 2009 from 1:00pm for CHILDREN roles - Sunday 23rd August 2009 from 1:00pm for ADULT roles PLEASE NOTE: Individual auditions will be held in 20 minute time slots. Children (ages 11 – 15): – 5 children’s parts (including Oliver) with strong cockney accents required except for the part of Oliver (some doubling of parts will be required). Please prepare one short piece to be presented at your audition. These can be read. Adults (18+): – We require a large mixed cast some with a variety of accents including Cockney (some of doubling of parts will be required). Please prepare two short pieces showing your range to be presented at your audition. These can be read. You may also be required to read selections from the script. To arrange an appointment for your audition time please contact Nicola on (08) 9316 8751 (home) or email nbond@westnet.com.au FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact the directors: Peter Kirkwood on 0448 836 572 or peteratharbourtheatre@gmail.com OR Nicola Bond on (08) 9316 8751 (home) or nbond@westnet.com.au SEASON DATES: November 26th to December 12th 2009, including two matinees on November 29th & December 6th at 2:00pm