Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
Podcast Description
The Armidale Radio Theatre Society are back with a new production, directed by WORK300 student, Nicholas Troon. In this hilarious production ARTS tried something new, performing with a LIVE audience at the UNE Bistro on the 5th September 2024.
Charley’s Aunt is a hilarious play which follows two lovestruck boys attempting to propose to their respective loves. Trouble blocks their way in the form of the girls’ melancholic guardian Sir Stephen Spettigue. As so, the boys need to concoct a plot to get the girls away from their guardians glare and do so in hilarious fashion. The play features mistaken identity, love, and plenty of laughs.
Our show is suitable for all audiences young and old, with some minor innuendos.
Charley’s Aunt was produced at TuneFM and stars:
Staring:
Jessica Waters as Jack ChesneyNikolai Tursan d’Espaignet as Charley WykhamJay Samuelson as Fancourt BabberlyGrace Saxton as Amy SpettigueMelissa Hawthorne as Kitty VerdunSophie Troon as BrassettJoe Lennox as Sir Francis ChesneyAsh Taylor as Sir Stephen SpettigueEmily Moore as Donna Lucia SalvadorJess Rothschild as Ela Salvador
Directed by Nicholas Troon
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show centers around themes of mistaken identity, romance, and comedy. It follows two young men trying to propose to their loves while navigating challenges posed by the girls' guardian. Specific episodes highlight comedic situations arising from disguises and miscommunications, showcasing humorous character interactions and societal norms of their time.
The Armidale Radio Theatre Society are back with a new production, directed by WORK300 student, Nicholas Troon. In this hilarious production ARTS tried something new, performing with a LIVE audience at the UNE Bistro on the 5th September 2024.
Charley’s Aunt is a hilarious play which follows two lovestruck boys attempting to propose to their respective loves. Trouble blocks their way in the form of the girls’ melancholic guardian Sir Stephen Spettigue. As so, the boys need to concoct a plot to get the girls away from their guardians glare and do so in hilarious fashion. The play features mistaken identity, love, and plenty of laughs.
Our show is suitable for all audiences young and old, with some minor innuendos.
Charley’s Aunt was produced at TuneFM and stars:
Staring:
Jessica Waters as Jack Chesney
Nikolai Tursan d’Espaignet as Charley Wykham
Jay Samuelson as Fancourt Babberly
Grace Saxton as Amy Spettigue
Melissa Hawthorne as Kitty Verdun
Sophie Troon as Brassett
Joe Lennox as Sir Francis Chesney
Ash Taylor as Sir Stephen Spettigue
Emily Moore as Donna Lucia Salvador
Jess Rothschild as Ela Salvador
Directed by Nicholas Troon
Welcome to our 2024 production of Charley’s Aunt!
This year WORK300 student, Nicholas Troon, decided to experiment with the classic radio theatre format by including a live audience in his production of Brandon Thomas’ “Charley’s Aunt”.
Charley’s Aunt is a hilarious play which follows two lovestruck boys attempting to propose to their respective loves. Trouble blocks their way in the form of the girls’ melancholic guardian Sir Stephen Spettigue. As so, the boys need to concoct a plot to get the girls away from their guardians glare and do so in hilarious fashion. The play features mistaken identity, love, and plenty of laughs.
To fully immerse yourself in our production, compliment your listening experience with our pre-show playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CanPZm8sGbmuyDNPRwjTS?si=7177f173999e4f4b)
This is act three of three.
Staring:
Jessica Waters as Jack Chesney
Nikolai Tursan d’Espaignet as Charley Wykham
Jay Samuelson as Fancourt Babberly
Grace Saxton as Amy Spettigue
Melissa Hawthorne as Kitty Verdun
Sophie Troon as Brassett
Joe Lennox as Sir Francis Chesney
Ash Taylor as Sir Stephen Spettigue
Emily Moore as Donna Lucia Salvador
Jess Rothschild as Ela Salvador
Directed by Nicholas Troon
This recording was performed live at the UNE Bistro on the 5th September.
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