CHESIL Theatre Winchester is seeking four experienced actors for their upcoming comedy spy thriller.

John Buchan’s The 39 Steps, adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow, is a fast and frantic adventure set in the 1930s. Open auditions are being held on October 11 and 12 with a light-hearted introductory reading on October 9, all at 7.45pm at the theatre in Chesil Street, Winchester.

Director Flavia Bateson said: “Although there are only four actors involved, they play over 100 characters, so on our intimate studio-style stage, this is going to be quite a challenge. Even the author admits that quite a lot of this show depends on the actors’ level of Olympian fitness!”

The show is being presented in January 2016.

For more information, email marketing@chesiltheatre.org.uk or visit chesiltheatre.org.uk.