AUDITION NOTICE: Witness for the Prosecution - Noosa Arts Theatre

Title: Witness for the Prosecution

Presented By: Noosa Arts Theatre

Genre: Courtroom Drama / Mystery / Thriller

Synopsis: Set in London’s Old Bailey during the 1950s, Witness for the Prosecution follows Leonard Vole, a seemingly naïve young man whose life is overturned when he is accused of murdering a wealthy older woman he had befriended. As respected barrister Sir Wilfrid Robarts and solicitor Mr Mayhew prepare Leonard’s defence, questions emerge about his relationship with the victim, the evidence against him and the reliability of his German wife, Romaine—the one person who may be able to provide his alibi. When Romaine takes the stand and a mysterious stranger produces a collection of revealing letters, the case shifts in unexpected directions. Full of conflicting testimony, hidden motives and carefully constructed surprises, Agatha Christie’s courtroom drama keeps audiences questioning Leonard’s innocence until the final moments.

Audition Date: Monday 20 July 2026 and Tuesday 21 July 2026

Audition Time: 6:30pm

Please arrive early to complete paperwork and attend the short audition briefing.

Audition Location and Address: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville QLD 4566

Audition Requirements:

• Auditionees should review the relevant character notes and prepared audition excerpts available on the theatre website.

• The audition pieces are designed to explore the nature of each character and may require other auditionees to read supporting roles within the scene.

Audition Registration: No registration or appointment required. Attend either audition evening. For expressions of interest or enquiries, contact director Andrew Moon on 0459 241 214 or ajmmoon@icloud.com.

Audition Pack: View character notes and audition pieces

Performance Dates: 19–29 November 2026

Performance Location: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville

Warnings: Murder, courtroom testimony, deception and themes associated with post-war prejudice.

Performer Age: Playing ages approximately 20s–60+

Creative Team: Director: Andrew Moon, Playwright: Agatha Christie

Production Website: Noosa Arts Theatre Auditions

Other information:

• Romaine requires both a German accent and a contrasting Cockney accent when appearing as the Woman.

• Janet Mackenzie requires a Scottish accent.

• Audition pieces may involve performers reading supporting roles for one another.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Any gender, 50s) A highly respected and proper barrister. Forthright, competitive and deeply opposed to losing.

• Mr Justice Wainwright (Male, 60s) An austere, precise and highly proper judge who appears close to receiving a knighthood.

• Myers, Q.C. (Any gender, 50s) A respected and highly competitive barrister determined to defeat Robarts in court.

• Mayhew (Any gender, 50s) A serious and respectable solicitor who generally defers to Robarts.

• The Girl / Other Woman (Female, approximately 25) A young woman who has been strongly influenced by Leonard Vole.

• Inspector Hearne (Male, 50s) A conventional and experienced police inspector.

• Mr Carter (Male) The office manager in a barrister’s chambers. Somewhat officious and self-important.

• Greta (Female, 20s) Appears vague but remains observant and capable of keeping her wits about her.

• Clerk of the Court (Male, 40+) Officious, formal and capable of commanding the courtroom with a loud voice.

• Policeman (Male, 45+) A conventional police officer.

• Dr Wyatt (Any gender, 50s) A police surgeon and medical expert who is rather pompous about their professional knowledge.

• Janet Mackenzie (Female, 60+) A Scottish housekeeper. Nosy, outspoken and resentful of Leonard Vole.

• Clegg (Any gender, 40+) A studious forensic expert.

• Leonard Vole (Male, late 30s–early 40s) Believably naïve and capable of convincingly presenting himself as innocent.

• Romaine / The Woman (Female, 40s) Leonard’s highly intelligent and unpredictable wife. Romaine initially speaks with a German accent and later appears disguised as a very different Cockney woman. Observers are rarely certain what she is planning.