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🎭 Who Killed the Vet? – Coming to Holt on the 16th, 17th of April 2026!
Unfortunately, Holt Players’ planned production of Rope will no longer be going ahead as originally scheduled.
However, we are delighted to announce that the evening will now be replaced with a lively, entertaining and audience-friendly murder mystery:
Who Killed the Vet?
Set in a television veterinary practice during the filming of a long-running countryside TV show, this fast-moving murder mystery is packed with comedy, eccentric characters and plenty of twists along the way. The format is relaxed and interactive, making it an enjoyable experience for both performers and audience members alike.
Auditions – Everyone Welcome
We are now holding open auditions for Who Killed the Vet? and would love to welcome both familiar faces and anyone completely new to Holt Players.
Audition dates:
Sunday 1 March at 10.00am
Tuesday 3 March at 8.00pm
This production is ideal for anyone who fancies having a go at performing without a heavy time commitment. There are no lines to learn and only four rehearsals in total, making it perfect for busy schedules or first-time performers.
MEET THE CAST
Characters Available
The play features a strong ensemble cast of colourful, comic characters, each with clear personalities and plenty to enjoy. Roles include:
Leo Cooperthwaite
A celebrity vet and presenter of the television programme Country Piles. Charismatic, vain and increasingly out of touch, Leo is at the centre of the drama.
Warren Pearce
The producer of Country Piles. Ambitious, stressed and determined to keep the show afloat at any cost.
Polly Webster
Secretary and trainee vet at Crooked Stile Veterinary Practice. Efficient, eager and keen to step out of the shadows.
Clay Pigeon
A teenage apprentice camera operative on Country Piles. World-weary beyond their years and reluctantly dragged into events.
Kitty Wimples
An elderly local resident and devoted cat owner. Eccentric, sharp-tongued and full of surprises.
Bunny Afterglow
Another resident of the village and a dog owner. Dramatic, emotional and unapologetically larger than life.
Ted Guppy
A local farmer with a fiery temper and a strong sense of grievance.
