Winner of the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Home, I’m Darling is a sharp, witty comedy by Laura Wade that explores nostalgia, gender roles and the pursuit of perfection. When Judy and Johnny choose to live their lives in an idealised way, their picture -perfect 1950s world starts to crack, revealing the heartbreaking consequences of chasing an alternate reality.
Director, Sharon Carter co-directed Equus in 2024, and was part of the award winning team for her performance in Our Walk Through the World in 2025.
Rehearsals Outline:
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 22nd June.
Read-through and Audition Arrangements:
Read-through
Wednesday, 8th April 2026 at 7 pm in the Rehearsal Room at the Headgate Theatre.
You are strongly advised to attend the read-through prior to attending the auditions.
Audition arrangements:
Auditions are scheduled for 10 am on Saturday, 11th April and Sunday, 12th April at the Headgate Theatre.
Director’s Notes
- The character ages mentioned are a guide, based on the original production. They are not necessarily fixed – but casting will need to be age appropriate – taking into account the overall casting.
- This is a slightly longer rehearsal timeframe to account for specialist rehearsals looking at jive dancing, movement and stage intimacy
- Stage intimacy will be discussed with those cast and developed at a level everyone feels comfortable with
- Actors cast do not need to be dancers! We will have rehearsals where we’ll all pitch in and learn how to jive together
- Some fantastic music will be used throughout the rehearsal process and in the final production
- The play is set in England, but it is not vital for everyone to have a native English accent (with the exception of Judy and Sylvia). The set is a 1950’s suburban semi.
- The play deals with some themes of workplace sexual harassment and sexism, and includes swearing.
To express an interest in being part of the technical and creative team, please email htp@headgatetheatre.co.uk