Readings and auditions take place at the Swan Theatre. Readings are open to all, members and non-members alike, and provide an excellent opportunity for members to introduce their friends to The Swan and all that we do.

Following a play reading, audition pieces are given out. There are usually 2 audition dates, however if you are unable to make either date you may be able to arrange an alternative with the Director. Auditions are relaxed and fun and rarely involve the learning of an audition piece, although familiarity with it and some characterisation are expected. You will be informed as soon as possible if you have been successful in securing a part, usually once the whole play is cast.

It is not Swan policy to telephone people and invite them to audition so, if you would like to be in a show, please do come along to the reading and the auditions.

The rehearsal period is approximately 8 weeks of 2-3 rehearsals per week, although this may increase over the 2 weeks and the weekend preceding performance.

TERRA NOVA by Ted Tally

The Swan’s production for November 2025

Directed by Brian Williams

Performance Dates: Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd November 2025

Reading: Tuesday 12th August at 7.30pm in the Green Room, Swan Theatre

Auditions: Thursday 14 August at 7.30pm in the Green Room, Swan Theatre and Tuesday 19 August. Please note that auditions on 19th August will now take place at The Manor Hotel, Yeovil, at 7.30pm due to the ongoing refurbishment work at the theatre. 

If you are unable to attend the reading or auditions, but would like to be considered for a part, please let me know, so that alternative arrangements can be made.  

I look forward to seeing you soon. 

Brian Williams

Director

07733 886160

jardoff@aol.com

Synopsis

In the winter of 1911-1912, five Englishmen and five Norwegians raced each other to the bottom of the earth. Only the five Norwegians returned; this is the story of the Englishmen.

Terra Nova is a thrilling and extraordinarily inventive dramatization of Captain Robert Scott’s expedition to the South Pole in 1911.  

On the frozen landscape of Antarctica, this is a fascinating insight into the nature of heroism, competition, hubris and humanity’s irrational drive for conquest.

We travel with the team across the wastelands of Antarctica to reach the South Pole and then on the return journey we experience the challenges that they all face to the bitter end. 

Cast

The character’s ages are only shown as a guide and will not affect the casting process. 

I am keen to create a team who will work together as Scott’s crew did in 1911, irrespective of the age of cast members.

Characters   6M/1F:

Robert Scott (43)

Lawrence Oates (Titus) (32)

Henry Bowers (Birdie) (28)

Edward Wilson (39)

Edward Evans (Taff) (35)

Roald Amundsen/Master of Ceremonies/French Waiter (39)

Kathleen Scott (33) 

Any queries or interest please contact Brian (jardoff@aol.com)