AUDITION NOTICE: The Woman in Black - Lind Theatre

Title: The Woman in Black

Presented By: The Lind Theatre

Genre: Horror / Thriller Play

Synopsis: Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story, The Woman in Black is one of the most successful plays ever staged, combining gripping storytelling, theatrical ingenuity, and spine-tingling atmosphere. The play follows Arthur Kipps, a solicitor sent to settle the estate of a deceased client in a remote village, where he encounters unsettling events tied to the mysterious Woman in Black. A story within a story, it blends drama with terror, relying on imagination, sound, and performance to evoke fear.

Audition Date: Monday, 6 October 2025

Audition Time: 7:00pm

Audition Location and Address: The Lind Theatre, 16 Mitchell Street, Nambour QLD

Audition Requirements:

• Cold reads from the script.

• Applicants should demonstrate strong physicality, presence, and emotional range as appropriate to the role.

Audition Registration: Inquiries and expressions of interest to Director Kathy Hickson – 0400 446 197 or kathyhicko59@hotmail.com

Performance Dates: 13–21 February 2026

Performance Location: The Lind Theatre, 16 Mitchell Street, Nambour QLD

Rehearsal Dates: Beginning November 2025

Warnings: Production includes supernatural themes, suspense, and horror content.

Creative Team:

• Director: Kathy Hickson

• Adapted by: Stephen Mallatratt

• Original novel: Susan Hill

Production Website: The Lind Theatre – Auditions

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• The Actor – An energetic younger man, versatile, capable of playing multiple characters throughout the play. Requires strong storytelling and adaptability.

• Arthur Kipps – An older man, haunted yet determined. Requires emotional range, ability to carry the narrative, and depth in portraying trauma and fear.

• The Woman in Black – Non-speaking role. A silent spectral presence. Requires strong physicality, commanding stage presence, and the ability to terrify without words.