Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitemore

Background

This play is based on the the true story of Peter and Helen Groker who, in 1961, were arrested and convicted of spying for the Russians and the tale is told through the eyes of the Jackson family - Bob, Barbara and their teenage daughter Julie - the Krogers' closest friends! First the Jacksons receive a phone call followed by a visit from MI5, requesting the use of their home as a surveillance post. The last they thing they expect when they agree is that the focus point of MI5 is the Krogers. The lives of the Jacksons are slowly shattered as Barbara finds tht lying to her friends rips her apart emotionally and physically.

Auditions

Auditions were held on Thursday and Friday 1st and 2nd December.

Cast

The Jacksons
Bob	Paul Fanning
Barbara	Trish
Julie (daughter)	16+ (teenage)
The Krogers
Helen	Lyn Hoare
Peter	Tony Allen
MI5
Stewart	John Atkinson
Thelma	Orinda Jones
Sally	Laila