AUDITION NOTICE: A Vicar of Dibley Christmas - Mates Genesis Theatre

Title: The Vicar of Dibley Christmas

Presented By: MATES Theatre Genesis

Genre: Comedy / British Sitcom Adaptation

Synopsis: Based on the beloved British TV series The Vicar of Dibley, the story follows Geraldine Granger, a progressive female vicar assigned to a quirky rural parish. This stage adaptation brings together episodes including “Radio Dibley” and a festive Christmas special, as the eccentric villagers navigate relationships, traditions, and chaos in their own unique way.

Audition Date: April 19th, 2026

Audition Time: 10AM - 2PM

Audition Location and Address: Birkdale School of Arts, 101 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale QLD 4159

Audition Requirements:

• Audition will be via cold read of the script. No learning of lines required. Please note an attempt of the English accent would be preferred.

Audition Registration: Email audition form (in Audition Pack) and headshot to info@matesstg.org.au

Audition Pack: A Vicar of Dibley Christmas Audition Pack

Performance Dates: July 17th - 26th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Friday - 7:30PM

• Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM

• Sunday - 2PM

Performance Location: Birkdale School of Arts, 101 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale QLD 4159

Rehearsal Dates: Commencing April 28th, 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Mondays & Tuesdays - 7PM - 9:30PM

• Saturdays - 10AM - 4PM

Rehearsal Location: Birkdale School of Arts, 101 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale QLD 4159

Warnings: Mild coarse language and adult humour consistent with British comedy.

Performer Age: 18+

Creative Team:

• Director - Karen Neale

Production Website: Mates Genesis Theatre - A Vicar of Dibley Christmas

Other Information: This is a community theatre production welcoming performers of varying experience levels, with a strong emphasis on character work and comedic timing.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Geraldine Granger – Female, 30–50; warm, witty, modern vicar with strong presence

• Alice Tinker – Female, 30–40; sweet, naïve, excellent comedic timing

• David Horton – Male, 55–70; pompous council chairman

• Hugo Horton – Male, 30–40; awkward and kind-hearted

• Jim Trott – Male, 50+; known for saying “No, no, no…”

• Owen Newitt – Male, 40–60; blunt farmer with dry humour

• Frank Pickle – Male, 50+; eccentric and verbose

• Letitia Cropley – Female, 60+; enthusiastic but a terrible cook