The Unfriend by Steven Moffat

Performance dates: ​13th – 18th October

Plot Summary

While on holiday, Peter and Debbie befriend Elsa: a lusty, Trump-loving widow from Denver USA. She’s less than woke but kind of wonderful. They agree to stay in touch – because no one ever really does, do they?

When Elsa invites herself to stay a few months later, they decide to look her up online. Too late, they learn the truth about Elsa Jean Krakowski. Deadly danger has just boarded a flight to London! But how do you protect all that you love from mortal peril without seeming, well, a bit impolite? Because guess who’s coming…..to murder?

The Unfriend takes a hilarious and satirical look at middle-class England’s disastrous instinct always to appear nice. It was first performed at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester, in 2022, with a cast including Amanda Abbingdon, Francis Barber and Reece Shearsmith.

Cast

Please note the ages here are a guide only.

Peter ​​​late 40’s early 50’s

Debbie​​​ late 40’s early 50’s

Elsa​​​ American late 50’s early 60’s

The Neighbour​ Mid 60’s

PC Junkin​​ Late 30’s early 40’s

Alex ​Peter and Debbie’s son.​​Teenager who goes from moody to delightful 

Rosie​ Peter and Debbie’s daughter.​​Teenager who goes from moody to delightful

Auditions are open to everyone and perusal copies of the script are available at the theatre, they must be returned within 3 days. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Keith, who will be delighted to hear from you.

Keith.swainston@hotmail.co.uk

Audition Dates

Rehearsals

Mondays and Wednesdays