‘Allo ‘Allo! 4-7 November 2026
The opening play in our 80th Anniversary Season – by popular demand!
You probably know all about ‘Allo ‘Allo!, so I shall say this only once …
AUDITIONS ARE ANNOUNCED!
Friday 29 May at 8pm
Monday 13 July at 8pm
at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU
Are you up for it?!
Information
Based on the hugely successful British television series which launched in 1984 and ran for several seasons, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of René, a hapless café owner in occupied France … but you know this. The play is set inThe Café René in occupied France, 2nd World War (1940s)
The plot
René and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments this intrepid proprietor endures in the company of his patrons. News that the Führer is scheduled to visit the town inspires tricksters disguised as Hitler to frequent the cafe. Meanwhile, René summons all the wit he can muster to save his café and his life.
The characters
René
Edith
Yvette
Michelle
Mimi
Colonel
Helga
Alberto
Flick
Crabtree
Leclerc
Gruber
Schmelling
Soldiers
Peasants
Two Airmen
List with approximate playing ages below. Whilst we cannot expect to create ‘dead ringers’, we can capture and project the essence of these well-loved characters.
- Rehearsals: Mon and Wed evenings at 8pm from Wed 2 Sept plus
- Fri 29 Oct and Friday 6 Nov
- Performances: 4-7 Nov 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Sat matinee
- Rehearsals and performances at The Little Theatre, The Drive RM3 0DU
- Skeleton rehearsal schedule available on request
