AUDITION NOTICE: The Mousetrap - New Farm Nash Theatre

Title: Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Presented By: Nash Theatre

Genre: Mystery / Crime Thriller

Synopsis: In Agatha Christie’s legendary murder mystery, a group of strangers are stranded at Monkswell Manor during a snowstorm — and one of them is a murderer. As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and suspicions threaten to destroy relationships, a relentless detective races to unmask the killer before another victim falls. This timeless classic has been keeping audiences guessing for over 70 years, with a twist ending that’s famously kept secret.

Audition Date: Sunday 7 September 2025

Audition Location: Nash Theatre New Farm

Audition Requirements:

• Cold read from the script (provided on the day)

• Contact director Sharon White to register: sharon_white_@hotmail.com

Performance Dates:

• Preview: 14 November 2025

• Opening Night: 15 November 2025

• Evenings: 21, 22, 28, 29 November; 5, 6 December 2025 (Fridays & Saturdays)

• Matinees: 22 & 29 November 2025

Performance Location: Nash Theatre New Farm

Creative Team: Director: Sharon White

Production Website: Nash Theatre Auditions

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Mollie Ralston – Female, 30s; Young owner of Monkswell Manor, recently married to Giles.

• Giles Ralston – Male, 30s; Mollie’s husband, attractive, arrogant.

• Christopher Wren – Male, 30s; Flighty, neurotic, guest at the Manor.

• Mrs. Boyle – Female, 50s; Stern, bad-tempered guest who complains constantly.

• Major Metcalf – Male, 60s; Retired British military officer.

• Miss Casewell – Female, 30s; Masculine demeanour, aloof and mysterious guest.

• Mr. Paravicini – Male, 50–60s; Foreign gentleman stranded by the snowstorm, eccentric.

• Detective Sergeant Trotter – Male, late 30s; Arrives on skis to investigate a prior murder’s connection to the guests.