Daisy Pulls it Off
By Denise Deegan
Directed by Kate Stephenson
Table Read: 19:00 Wed 7 Jan 2026
Auditions: 14:00 Sat 24 Jan & 19:00 Wed 28 Jan
EGTG Rehearsal Rooms, 18 Buccleuch Place EH8 9LN
Performances: Mon 27 Apr – Fri 01 May 2026
Hill Street Theatre, EH2 3JP
Plot
1927 and Daisy Meredith is the first scholarship girl to be allowed access to the hallowed halls of Grangewood School for Young Ladies. Enthusiastic and plucky to the last, Daisy finds herself struggling against unspeakable snobs Sybil and Monica and their ghastly schemes to get her expelled. Ably assisted by her new best friend, madcap and self-styled poet, Trixie Martin, Daisy finds herself caught up in a series of irresistible adventures including the search for missing treasure.
Can they work out the mysterious clues and save the school from closure? Or will they be beaten by the enigmatic Mr. Scoblowski?
Cast
10F | 2M All Ages
We’re looking for an ensemble cast to play 16 characters, including those featured below. All pupils will be cast as adults and the majority of characters can be played by a wide range of ages. Accents should come from a monied background, although not necessarily RP.
Daisy Meredith The spirited, resourceful new girl from a poor background. She is honest, brave and battles to save the school despite adversity.
Trixie Martin Daisy’s loyal, madcap best friend, always ready for adventure.
Sybil Burlington Wealthy, snobbish, and antagonistic, she plots to have Daisy expelled.
Monica Smithers Sybil’s sidekick in all her nefarious schemes
Clare Beaumont Head girl and sports captain, kind and scrupulously fair in all things
Alice Fitzpatrick Prefect and deputy sports captain, best friends with Clare
Other School Pupils:
Belinda Mathieson; Winnie Irving; Dora Johnston
Teachers & adults:
Mother; Miss Gibson; Miss Granville; Mademoiselle; Mr. Thompson; Mr. Scoblowski; Drunken Man
Additional production crew:
We are always interested in hearing from you if you are interested in backstage production roles. If you’d like to discuss backstage opportunities, please contact us.
Auditions
Auditions will be held 2-5pm on Saturday 24 January and 7-9pm on Wednesday 28 January in our rehearsal rooms at 18 Buccleuch Place, 1st floor in the Graduate Association offices.
You only need to attend one audition session and registration is not required. There is no need to prepare anything for the audition. If you cannot make the audition date and wish to audition, please contact us prior to the audition date to arrange an alternative date.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will begin mid to late February and will be held three times a week for ten weeks. The rehearsal schedule will be developed to accommodate any unavailability listed on the audition forms. Rehearsals will be held at 18 Buccleuch Place, 1st floor in the Graduate’s Association offices.
All cast members are required to be an EGTG Member for insurance purposes. Membership fees are £25 and valid for 12 months. If you are already a member, there is no additional cost for participating in this show whether or not you have recently taken part in a production.
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