Two supporting roles still to fill in Cranford for November

[Paul (Admin)]

Does this image from the BBC1 adaptation stir anything in you?
Do you want to help bring the story to life on the stage?

• If not available yourself please do pass this message on to any other actors and groups you know.

Ditchling Players need two supporting roles (1M, 1F) for their November production of Cranford, by Martyn Coleman & Elizabeth Gaskell.

MISS BARKER - a medium supporting role as a fun but slightly pompous social climber and gossip. Why not embrace your Inner Hyacinth Bucket!  
A retired milliner with social aspirations. Pompous, competitive, but not without charm.
One of Cranford’s “over-thirty-five” ladies, she takes great pride in her storytelling, hosting, and local gossip.
Accent: Well spoken
A great part for someone wanting to play a role that will get a lot of warm laughs.
Stage Age: Flexible

Miss Barker has about 90 lines.

JEM HEARN - a minor supporting role for a younger male actor, playing strong and silent in a romantic pairing    
A quiet, kind-hearted labourer from the working class.
Appears from Act 2 onwards and is deeply devoted to Martha, the housemaid. A man of few words but much warmth.
Ideally uses a Northern Accent (e.g. Lancashire/Yorkshire) - but don't let that put you off.
Stage Age: 20s–30s

Jem has about 20 lines.

Ditchling are accepting self-taped submissions.

For more information contact the director, Robert Tremayne robert.t...@gmail.com or David Tettersell ch...@ditchlingplayers.org.uk

Rehearsals: Tuesday & Thursday evenings from September 2nd
Performances: November 26th–29th 2025