AUDITION NOTICE: Blithe Spirit - Villanova Players Theatre

Title: Blithe Spirit

Presented By: Villanova Players Theatre

Genre: Comedy

Synopsis: An iconic comedy from one of the greatest British wits, Noël Coward, often considered his best.The novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium, Madame Arcati, to a dinner party, who accidentally brings back the ghost of his deceased wife, Elvira.Charles can see Elvira, but she is invisible to everyone else, including his current wife, Ruth. Elvira’s arrival causes chaos, as both women fight for his love and attention.

Audition Date: Sunday May 10th, 2026

Audition Time: 10AM - 12PM

Audition Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170

Audition Self Tape: If you’re unable to make it to in-person auditions, please submit a video audition to info@villanovaplayers.com by May 10 and please email with any questions.

Audition Requirements:

• Cold read in audition

Audition Registration: Complete the Expression of Interest form HERE and Book your Audition Time HERE

Audition Pack: Blithe Spirit Audition Pack

Performance Dates: July 17th - 26th, 2026

Performance Times: 

• Fridays - 7:30PM

• Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM

• Sundays - 2PM

Performance Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170

Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals begin May 24th, 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays - 7PM – 9:30PM

• Sundays - 11AM – 4:30PM

Rehearsal Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170

Performer Age: 18+ (role dependent)

Creative Team:

• Director - Roslyn Johnson

Production Website: Villanova Players Theatre - Blithe Spirit

Other Information:

• For more information: info@villanovaplayers.com or 0428 867 994

• Submit an Expression of Interest even if you cannot attend the audition in person.

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Edith – The housemaid; nervy, eager to please (Female, 18+)

• Charles Condomine – Novelist, widower researching the occult (Male, 35+)

• Ruth – His wife; smart, business-like, practical (Female, 28+)

• Dr Bradman – Middle-aged dinner guest (Male, 40+)

• Mrs Bradman – His wife (Female, 40+)

• Madame Arcati – Eccentric, over-the-top medium (Female, 40+)

• Elvira – Ghost of Charles’ first wife; vain, playful, petulant (Female, 30+)