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London Pickup for “Waiting for Curry”

When Susanne Crosby wrote and put on “Waiting for Curry” in the Brighton Fringe Festival, she had no idea that someone from the Kings Head Theatre in London would come to see it. The play was a surprise hit at the Festival earlier this year, enjoyed by audiences and critics alike, so much so that she was asked to put on extra performances.

“I was bowled over by the response during the Fringe” says Brighton resident Susanne who also plays one of the four characters in the play. “People really loved it. It’s amazing to have such great feedback from the audience.” The one act play is about two couples meeting up to have a take-away together, and while they wait for the Curry of the title, they enjoy rather too much wine and relax a little too much, which leads to all sorts of skeletons coming out of closets that perhaps should stay buried.

“It’s a little family comedy drama that packs a punch” says Susanne who founded Twilight Theatre to specialise in new and innovative work. “I’m interested in real lives, not being quirky or clever for the sake of it. What spoke to people about the play is that they recognised the situation these couples are in, and many came and spoke to me after the show about similar things that they had experienced.”

In today’s world where people have different relationships through their lives and often stay friends with their ex partners, attitudes towards each others’ past relationships can be tricky. “People have all sorts of insecurities, and sometimes jealousy of the past can destroy the present. Also, sometimes we look back on point in the past with such rose tinted glasses, and wishing we’d still been with someone else, which can also be so destructive” says Susanne.

Susanne has written 16 plays over the last 20 years, 13 of which have been performed to popular and critical success all over Sussex. Her play “Magpies” won a national award with the Royal Project in 2010. “Brighton is such a wonderful vibrant place to live and be creative, and performing in London is a dream come true” she says. “I always hoped more people would notice and enjoy my stories.” And when she received an invitation from the Kings Head Theatre for Twilight Theatre to put “Waiting for Curry” on there in January she was “ecstatic”. The rest of the cast were equally excited to be taking this hit to a prestigious London theatre whose reputation precedes it. “I was going over my lines again on Christmas Day” says Susanne, “but I was so excited!”

“Waiting for Curry” plays at the Kings Head Theatre 13 and 14 January 2019 7.00-8.00 pm. Tickets are available from the Theatre box office: 0207 226 8561 and on the website www.kingsheadtheatre.com.

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Casting Call for “The Session”

Casting Call

The Session

written and directed by Susanne Crosby

 

Two people in a locked room with one chair.

One doctor, one patient – or are they? And who is who?

Part thriller, part humour: they try to unravel what’s going on. Each tries to gain the upper hand through banter and even bickering, as if they are married.

Sometimes witty; sometimes poignant; always surprising.

Cast:

Looking for solid character actors, one man one woman, to play the two leads characters Emma and Tom. Some physicality required in performance.

Looking for pragmatic and flexible actors to be part of creating these roles in an intimate theatre space.

This is a great opportunity to be part of creating unique theatre.

Further information:

Playing age: 25-45.

The play is one act and is 50 minutes long.

This is an equal profit share opportunity.

Details of the Audition:

Please prepare a minimum 1 minute maximum 2 minutes modern off-book monologue which gives an idea of your emotional range.

You may also be asked to read a section of the script with others. You are not required to be off book for this. This will be given at the audition, however, if you would prefer to read it in advance of the audition please contact below.

Audition date:

Thursday 1st February, 7.45 pm

Sweet Dukebox Theatre, The Southern Belle (formerly the Iron Duke), 3 Waterloo Street, Hove BN3 1AQ

Rehearsals: will begin the following week, to be agreed with cast, some flexibility will be required.

Show:

Thursday 29th, Friday 30th, Saturday 31st March, Sunday 1st April: 8.00 – 9.00 pm.

at Sweet Dukebox, Hove.

Part of Hove Grown Festival.

If you have read all of the above and have any queries, please contact: enquiries@twilight-theatre.co.uk

Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at the audition!