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Black Coffee

A Hercule Poirot Mystery


AUDITIONS - BLACK COFFEE by Agatha Christie

Auditions 6th Feb - 19.30 Silchester Village Hall (Club Room)

Performance Dates 10th 11th 17th & 18th May 2024

Character List

In order of appearance - Ages are for guidance only.

  • Tredwell – A butler - Could be male or female – any age ​
    • A typical respectful servant
  • Lucia Amory – Wife of Richard Amory – 20’s/30’s ​
    • Half Italian – slight accent – Emotional
  • Caroline Amory – Sister to Claud Amory – 50’s ​
    • Well meaning busybody – loves to talk
  • Richard Amory – Son of Claud Amory – 20’s/30’s​
    • Husband to Lucia – 1930’s English middle class.
  • Barbara Amory – Niece to Claud Amory – 20’s ​
    • Modern, fun and brash
  • Edward Raynor – Claud’s Secretary – Could be male or female – any age ​
    • (Could be doubled with Dr Graham)
  • Dr Carelli – An Italian – Male – 30/40 ​
    • Charming, Good English with slight Italian accent
  • Sir Claud Amory – A Scientist – 60’s ​
    • Serious, Intelligent, head of the household (Could double with Inspector Japp)
  • Hercule Poirot – The World’s Greatest Detective
  • Captain Hastings – Poirot’s friend
  • Dr Graham – A doctor (small role)
  • Inspector Japp – An Inspector -
    • Has worked with Poirot on many occasions
  • Johnson – A police constable (small role)