The Lowestoft Players are proud to present...
7th - 15th June 2024
The Lowestoft Players Theatre
This website is full of all the details you could possibly need when it comes to our production including a synopsis of the story, audition information and all key dates throughout the rehearsal process.
So, have a read and if you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing us at ‘informationatkipps@gmail.com’
The Story...
Arthur Kipps, an orphan, is an over-worked draper’s assistant at Shalford’s Bazaar, Folkestone, at the turn of the last century. He is a charming but ordinary young man who, along with his fellow apprentices, dreams of a better and more fulfilling world, but he likes his fun just like any other, except not quite. When Kipps unexpectedly inherits a fortune that propels him into high society, it confuses everything he thought he knew about life.
Watching him wrestle with his new identity is his childhood companion and not-quite girlfriend, Ann Pornick, who sees with dismay how Arthur is being made over in a new image by the beautiful and classy Helen Walsingham. She is always there with helpful hints on how Arthur could improve himself and make his life richer and more meaningful, if only he would believe in himself, and listen to her. Both of these young women love Arthur – there is no doubt about that – but which should he listen to? With the help of his friends, Arthur learns that if you want to have the chance of living the right life, you need to make the right choices.
Principal Roles
Arthur Kipps
Playing Age - 20-25
Ann Pornick
Playing Age - 18-23
Helen Walsingham
Playing Age - 20-25
Chitterlow
Playing Age - 35+
Supporting Roles
Sid Pornick
Playing Age - 20-25
Buggins
Playing Age - 20-25
Pierce
Playing Age - 20-25
Flo Evans
Playing Age - 18-23
Mrs Walsingham
Playing Age - 40-50
James Walsingham
Playing Age - 25-30
Mr Shalford
Playing Age - 45+
Lady Punnet
Playing Age - 50+
Uncle Bert
Playing Age - 45+
Aunt Susan
Playing Age - 45+
Ensemble
We’ll be looking for additional ensemble members to complete our cast who have strong singing, dancing and characterisation skills.
Audition Information
Sunday 18th February 2024
Registration - 9:30am
Vocal and Movement Workshop - 10am - 11:30am
Technical Dance Audition - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Principle and Supporting Role Auditions - Pre-Booked Time Slots from 1:30pm
If you’re wishing to audition for the production, whether that be a Named or Ensemble role, we ask that everyone attends the Vocal and Movement Workshop in the morning.
Anyone wishing to attend the Technical Dance Audition will then stay from 11:30am - 12:30pm, whilst anyone auditioning for a Named role are free to leave and return in time for their individual audition slot.
You are more than welcome to put your name forward to be considered for as many roles as you like.
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals are due to start on Tuesday 20th February 2024 at 7:30pm.
They will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, 7:30pm - 10pm.
Not everyone will be called to attend every rehearsal but we do ask that you keep yourselves free all evenings just in case, as closer to the show all company may be called on all 3 nights.
Sunday Rehearsals
All rehearsals on the following dates will take place in the afternoon, 2pm - 6pm.
5th May
12th May
19th May
26th May
2nd June
Still interested?
Register your interest on the link below and we’ll send you the audition material:
If you have any questions about the production, the rehearsals, the characters, or anything else ‘Kipps-ey’, please feel free to email us -
informationatkipps@gmail.com
We cannot wait to see you all and to get going with this amazing show!
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