AUDITION NOTICE

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

 

Date: Tuesday, 20th January 2026

Time: 7.30pm

Please arrive at the Theatre prior to 7.30pm to complete an audition form.

Place: Rockingham Theatre

8 Attwood Way, Rockingham

 

Synopsis:

Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life. The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives begin to intertwine, they are charmed in unexpected and life changing ways. This is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places.

 

Cast: 8 women and 6 men

(Note – ages are approximate)

 

Evelyn – in her 70s, Home Counties widow

Douglas – early 70s, pleasant and amiable retired teacher, married to Jean

Madge – in her 70s, Brassy, a bit vulgar but a lot of fun. Ran her own fashion business

Mr Gupta – in his 50s, very strict, manages the call centre

Dorothy – in her 70s or 80s, intellectual, ex BBC

Mrs Kapoor – in her 50s, strong willed, highly strung mother of Sonny

Norman – in his 70s, a rackety old womaniser

Sahani – in her 20s, beautiful, feisty, fun – in love with Sonny

Kamila – also in her 20s, also works at the Call Centre

Jimmy – in his 70s or 80s – the ancient old hotel servant

Jean – early 70s, bossy, smug, left wing – retired teacher

Sonny Kapoor – early 30s, good looking, endearing and rather hapless son of Mrs Kapoor

Muriel – in her 70s or 80s, retired cleaner, working class Londoner

Mohan – in his 20s – works at the call centre

Tikal – in his 20s – the hotel sweeper

 

Performance dates: 10th-12th, 17th-19th, 24th-25th April 2026.

(Please note that performance dates cannot be altered and all cast and crew MUST be available for all performances)

 

All interested performers are welcome. However, please note that a requirement of the license to perform this play is that the Indian characters must be played by people of south east Asian heritage.

The audition is open and no set piece preparation is required. Auditionees will be asked to read from pre selected parts of the play.

 

For further enquiries, contact the Director Alison Gibson on 0417171520.