Blackadder II auditions

We're excited to be holding auditions for our Spring 2026 production Blackadder II, on Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th November in the Cedar room at South Mill Arts (SMA), Bishops Stortford, at 7.30pm.

Andy Roberts, who is directing the play, has put some notes together about the play and provided some scenes that will be used in the auditions.

Have a read of the scenes & episodes or watch them beforehand. There are lots online or on streaming platforms.
You won't be expected to deliver lines without a script at the audition, but it does help you understand the scenes to aid the flow. 

Rehearsals will start with a cast read-through on Thursday, 27th November and then on Monday & Thursday evenings each week at SMA up until 18th December. Rehearsals will resume again after Christmas on 5th January, all the way through to show week. 
Performances will be on the evenings of 5th, 6th and 7th March (including an afternoon matinee on 7th).  

Those coming to auditions need to commit to being available to the rehearsal and performance dates to be considered for a role. 

You are all very welcome to attend either or both of the auditions - members & and non-members of Water Lane can attend (although anyone who has a part in the production will need to join the group).

Good luck and hope to see you in November...with a cunning plan or two!

Please reply to waterlanetc@gmail.com
- To register your interest in the auditions
- If you would like to audition but can't attend on either of the audition dates
- If you have ANY questions about the audition process or the production