AUDITIONS
THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
BASED ON THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
BY PAULA HAWKINS & DREAMWORKS FILM
ADAPTED BY RACHEL WAGSTAFF & DUNCAN ABEL
The international bestseller comes to the Mockingbird stage.
The Canberra premiere
A Mockingbird Theatre Company production
Director: Chris Baldock
Season: 5-22 August 2026
AUDITION DATES: Sunday 14 June from 5.30PM / Monday 15 June from 7PM
CALLBACKS (if required): Sunday 21 June from 5.30PM
Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursdays (7pm-10pm) and Sundays (5.30pm-9:30pm)
Directed by Chris Baldock
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.
“Paula Hawkins’ international best-seller [sold] 20 million copies worldwide… Onstage, The Girl on the Train carries that same heart-thumping humanity with all the juddering twists and intermittent periods of darkness – adapted for wider appeal by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel… Don’t miss the hurtling ride of The Girl on the Train.” – London Theatre Direct“
“The stage adaptation is a nicely-balanced vodka martini: sharp, invigorating and definitely not sugary-sweet… [A] fast-moving, beautifully-structured narrative… As the drama speeds along to denouement, layer upon layer upon layer of intrigue and tension by turn obscure and reveal foreboding harbingers of a calamitous climax.” – The Bath Magazine
“Suspenseful… a harsher, suburban, sex-filled variation on The Mousetrap.” – The Arts Desk
NOTE: Contains strong language & depicts scenes of domestic & sexual violence & alcoholism. PLEASE DO NOT AUDITION IF THESE ARE A TRIGGER FOR YOU.
Characters (with playing ages)
Rachel Watson – 20s-30s. A demanding role and a huge part, since she’s seldom off stage. Unstable for most of the play but works her way towards an understanding of herself and her history.
Anna Watson – 20s-30s. Appears to be in the perfect relationship but as the narrative unfolds, we find serious conflicts between her and Tom. She is initially annoyed by Rachel but becomes an ally at the end.
Meghan Hipwell – 20-30s. The object of Rachel’s admiration and of her longing to be like her. But in fact Meghan is a deeply conflicted and disturbed woman. PLEASE NOTE: There is a possibility that all of Meghan’s scene will be filmed. Any actor who is interested in this is encouraged to apply.
Tom Watson – 20s-40s. Presents as a pleasant, caring, straightforward man, but is in effect devious and a serial abuser of women.
Scott Hipwell – 20s-40s. Rather out of his depth with Meghan, quick tempered and will resort to physical violence.
Kamal Abdic – 20s-40s. Meghan’s psychiatrist and her lover. He becomes a suspect in the murder of Meghan. (We are looking for a male actor of Asian, Indian or Middle Eastern heritage to play this role.)
D I Gaskill – 30s-50s.
Methodical, able to keep an open mind, not your conventional detective.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking experienced actors who thrive in language-driven contemporary theatre and are comfortable working in an intimate, minimalist staging style where the focus is squarely on performance and text.
AUDITION DETAILS
Auditionees will be asked to read from the script.
Mockingbird Theatrics is committed to equality & diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We strongly encourage all actors regardless of ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation etc to submit to any and all Mockingbird productions.
HOW TO APPLY
THE AUDITIONS ARE IN 3 STAGES:
1) Please fill out the audition form HERE and attach current CV and headshot.
2) If you’re considered suitable, you will be contacted further to book an audition time and sent the script.
3) Your audition and possible callbacks
NOTE: It is expected that you want to audition for THIS play, not just a play. Passion and commitment to this play is imperative. Your audition will not continue if you have not read it.
If you are unable to attend either audition date, please email with availability. We may be able to accept a video audition or via Zoom etc. Please contact the director at chris@mockingbirdtheatrics.com to discuss.
Please note: It is a condition of accepting a role in this play that you are generally available for all rehearsals.
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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