We will soon be auditioning and casting our May 2027 show

To Die For

by Caroline Smith

If you are interested in a role or helping offstage why not come along to the
launch evening and read through?

Synopsis

This twisting, turning contemporary mystery-thriller is similar in style to Deathtrap and Sleuth and
blends sharp social satire with mystery and gothic romance, engaging its audience with both laughs and shocks.

Best-selling historical romance writer Carla Woods lives in a Gothic mansion and enjoys playing dangerous mind games with her secretaries. One dark and stormy night, a mysterious, dark, and handsome man shows up at her door. Could this simply be payback from a disgruntled employee, or could it be…love’s destiny?

ACTORS WANTED

Two female leads to play intelligent and charismatic characters…
And one devastatingly handsome and charming male…

This is theatre for actors who want to think about their roles, who relish psychological complexity, and who can handle a script that rewards intelligence and nuance.

If you watched Killing Eve, or Sherlock and thought, “I want to be in something like that” this play is for you.

Come make something brilliant together.

Show Launch & Read Through

There will be a show launch and read through on Tuesday 24th November 2026 7:30pm, at Ditchling Village Hall.
Please note we will be in the Lower Hall, as the main hall with stage is unavailable that evening.

There is no need to register in advance, but it will help us if you let us know of your interest (no committent).
So please fill in the short form here. (And that will also save you filling in a paper details form on the night.)

Auditions will be scheduled after this launch, in early December, (currently TBA depending on availability).

The Roles

CARLA WOODS – Best-selling author of Gothic romance novels. She is an attractive middle-aged woman, always elegantly dressed and flawlessly groomed. Striking in appearance, she is always in perfect control of both herself and her surroundings.

GRACE HUNTER — Carla’s new secretary, she is younger and more deferential, and initially appears nervous and timid, but has hidden motives and depths. As her true personality is revealed she proves an able opponent to Carla’s mind games.

THE MAN – Tall and handsome, the mysterious stranger could have just stepped off the cover of a romance novel. Does his charming enigmatic exterior conceal the smouldering intensity of passionate fate, or something sinister? Charismatic, and controlled, he is romantic lead and potential threat, with a deliberate but ambiguous purpose.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? You can find more details on the production and on each role in this show launch document, and as well as actors we need crew for set build, technical, and stage management.

If you want to hear about opportunities for acting (or other involvement) in future shows make sure you are signed up to our mailing list to get announcements of all show details, casting calls and launch.

^{This amateur production of TO DIE FOR is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk}