Amélie - 17th - 21st November 2026, Hampton Hill Theatre
Book by Craig Lucas
Music by Daniel Messé
Lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messé
Based on the motion picture Amélie written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Guillaume Laurant
Magical, romantic, and brimming with heart, Amelie brings Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s five-time Oscar-nominated film to the stage with humour and imagination. The show follows Amélie, an inventive but shy young woman who lives vividly inside her own imagination, as she secretly improvises small acts of mischief and kindness for those around her, so she can be her own Parisian Lady Di. When a kindred soul a crossed her path, Amélie realises she’ll need to move beyond the lonely isolation of her youth and allow herself to be truly seen.
Focusing on the theatricality and imagination of this beautiful production, the creative team want to focus on creating an immersive world that the audience and the cast can feel lost in. This is a show that speaks straight to the heart and we are hoping to build together a cast who can bring their own full hearts to the project.
All enquires please email amelie@brostc.org
Key Dates:
Sunday 14th June, 2.30-5.30pm Launch and workshop, Kitson Hall
Saturday 20th June, Auditions, Barnes Primary School
Sunday 21st June Auditions, Kitson Hall
(July/August online rehearsals)
September- November Tues, Thurs and Sun Rehearsals, Barnes Primary School
Sunday 15th November Tech rehearsal, Hampton Hill Theatre
Monday 16th November Dress rehearsal, Hampton Hill Theatre
17th- 21st November Performances, Hampton Hill Theatre
Locations:
Hampton Hill Theatre, 90 High Street, Hampton Hill, Hampton, TW12 1NZ
Barnes Primary School, Cross St, Barnes, SW13 0QQ
Kitson Hall, Kitson Rd, Barnes, SW13 9HJ.
audition information
Auditions will be held on Saturday 20th June (Barnes Primary School) and Sunday 21st June (Kitson Hall).
To book an audition, fill out the audition form below. Audition materials including song and dialogue extracts, character breakdowns and a list of what to prepare for the audition can be found by clicking on the button below.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All characters, except Elton John/Garden Gnome will need to demonstrate a French accent, we appreciate all efforts but ask that people veer more towards Isabelle Huppert than Pepe Le Pew.
f = female identifying
m = male identifying
Amélie is a true ensemble piece, everyone will multi-role and be involved in world building.
Amélie (f, late 20s – 30s, a dreamer)
Amélie is our hero, we see the world through her creative, if isolated, imagination. She is funny, cheeky and naughty, but can be a bit cowardly.
Nino & others (m, late 20s – 30s, a collector)
Nino is a kindred spirit for Amélie, if only they could cross paths. He is a shy but determined young man who has enough bravery for him and Amélie.
Dufayel & others (m, 40s+, a painter)
Dufayel is a dedicated but fragile man, like Amélie has maybe spent too much time alone.
Raphael & others (m, 30s+, a father)
Amèlie’s loving if nervous father who is unaware how his aloofness has created distance with his daughter.
Hipolito & others (m, any age, a writer)
Amélie’s friend. An observer of human kind. Keen to leave his mark on the world but unsure of how.
Lucien & others (m, 20s, a simple man)
A lover of the simple things in life, there is beauty and joy in the small things and Lucien knows this.
Georgette & others (f, any age, a hypochondriac)
As much as Georgette worries for her own health, she also cares for others. A good friend and a good judge of character, sometimes.
Joseph & others (m, any age, a problem)
A plumber with too much intensity. A walking red flag.
Bretodeau & others (m, 40+, a boy at heart)
Amélie’s first good deed project. A man who finds a new lease on life through nostalgia.
Suzanne & others (f, 40s+, an ex circus performer)
Amélie’s boss. A mystery wrapped in an enigma and this is intriguing to many.
Gina & others (f, any age, a widow)
A waitress with Amélie at The Two Windmills cafe. Trying to move on in her life but constantly pulled backwards.
Blind Beggar & others (any gender, any age, a musician)
A Parisian and another recipient of Amélie’s good deeds.
Philomene & others (f, any age, a air hostess)
A cat owner and a world traveller. Up for a plan and getting stuck in.
Amadine & others (f, any age, a mother)
Amélie’s mother and teacher. Sometimes too harsh but gone too soon.
Elton John, Fluffy & Garden Gnome (any gender, any age, a superstar, a fish & an ornament)
Comedy gold comes in many forms and wears many hats, not all of them pointy.
Introducing the production team...
ZOË THOMAS-WEBB
(director)
Previous shows include; Blank, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Government Inspector, As You Like It and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (sedos) Go Back For Murder, Little Women (an audio play), The Odyssey, Picnic,
Anna Karenina and After the Dance (PTC), The Early Bird (KDC) and Bombshells (Tower Theatre).
Zoë is over the moon to be leading her first show for BROS after being impressed multiple times by previous shows of theirs.
CHRIS NASH
(musical director)
Chris has been a member of BROS for 7 years, performing in shows including High Society, Sweeney Todd and Kipps. He has previously musical directed ‘Life is a Cabaret’ at the OSO and several BROS Academy workshops, however he is excited to be MDing his first full BROS show!
Prior to joining BROS Chris has MDed shows for other companies including The Last Five Years, High Society, and Assassins at the Edinburgh Fringe. He is looking forward to working with an ensemble cast of talented BROS members to bring the best possible sound out of Amelie’s wonderful score.
REBECCA TARRY
(producer)
Rebecca has been a member of BROS since 2017 and has performed in a number of shows at Hampton Hill, Richmond & The Minack Theatres. As much as she loves prancing about on stage, she also loves being behind the scenes. As a freelance Creative Producer, she relishes the opportunity to get her hands on a spreadsheet or nice juicy budget. She loves supporting the creative teams to do their best work and making sure all cast & crew have the best experience possible. Her previous producing credits for BROS include Calendar Girls, The Kids Left, The Dog Died, Now What? and Assistant Producer on Charlie & The Chocolate Factory.