{"id":1359,"date":"2025-08-04T11:47:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ditchlingplayers.org.uk\/wordpressnew\/?p=1359"},"modified":"2025-08-04T12:02:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:02:38","slug":"urgent-casting-call-cranford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ditchlingplayers.org.uk\/wordpressnew\/2025\/08\/04\/urgent-casting-call-cranford\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgent Casting Call: Cranford"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although we have almost a full cast for Cranford we&#8217;re still looking for two cast members to join what is already shaping up to be a warm, witty, and truly special production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directed by Robert Tremayne this charming adaptation of Cranford by Martyn Coleman is full of heart, humour, and classic storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will also be the Players\u2019 official entry to the BHAC Awards 2025 \u2014 so expect quality, camaraderie, and something to be proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete the company we&#8217;re looking for actors for the following roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf3f\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f33f\/32.png\">&nbsp;<strong>MISS BARKER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A retired milliner with social aspirations. 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