Pratts Bottom Dramatic Society
Known locally as 'PBDS' and is a friendly society based in Pratts Bottom Village in Kent
Established in 1953 – Still Inspiring Today
Auditions
Welcome to Pratts Bottom Dramatics Society in existence since 1953.
The Unfriend by Steven Mofatt
We are delighted to announce that this year PBDS will be entering a play into the Kent Theatre Festival 2026 which runs from February to May 2026. It is an amature drama competiton that most drama groups in the area get involved in to produce plays and hopefully win some awards.
Auditions for The Unfriend 2026.
This production will be directed by Maddie Mccubbin.
Sunday 22nd February at 2.30pm, we’ll be holding a read-through of The Unfriend at Pratts Bottom Primary School. Everyone is welcome to join us — whether you’re planning to audition, help backstage, or you’re just curious. Please do come along and be part of it.
Following that, auditions for The Unfriend will take place on Wednesday 25th February at 7.30pm, again at Pratts Bottom Primary School.
Rehearsals for The Unfriend will begin from Sunday 9th March, so please make sure you’re available if you’re involved. We have a strict 4 rehearsals missed policy, which means, if you miss more than 4 rehearsals you may be cut from the show.
Show week: The performances of The Unfriend will take place on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of May, with the adjudication night on the 22nd. We’d love as many of you as possible to be involved — whether that’s on stage, helping with the build day, front of house, or in any other role. Your support really does make a difference.
Membership to the society is £25 for an adult and £20 for children which everyone must pay to be involved in a PBDS show. This membership fee is valid for 12 months. However, if you are an acting member on stage and cast in the show, then there is an additional show fee of £25 for an adult and £20 for children. This show fee contributes to the hire of the hall for rehearsals. Our costume designer is unable to make every single costume so you will be required to purchase some of your costumes. Backstage members of the company are required to wear blacks and again these are to be purchased. We also have a tea and coffee fund during rehearsals that we ask for 50p a rehearsal to cover the cost of tea and coffee. More information regarding our membership and help towards paying for membership can be found on membership page.
All company members are required to follow our revised Code of Conduct policy as well as our Safeguarding policy. All of which can be found on our website. This does include permission to video for rehearsal purposes - these will be very helpful to recap what we have learnt.
Chaperones - all parents/guardians will be required to chaperone at least one show/rehearsal during show week.
Steven Moffat’s The Unfriend is a dark, fast‑paced comedy that follows a perfectly ordinary British couple, Peter and Debbie, whose lives spiral into chaos after they meet an overly friendly American widow named Elsa Jean Krakowski on a cruise. Out of sheer politeness, they give her their contact details, only to discover—far too late—that she may not be all that she seems! When Elsa suddenly arrives at their home, the couple become trapped in a hilarious but nerve‑shredding dilemma: how do you protect your family from someone who may have a shady past without being rude? The play skewers British social etiquette, middle‑class anxieties, and the absurd lengths people go to in order to avoid confrontation, all delivered with Moffat’s trademark wit and a blend of farce and satire that keeps the tension bubbling under the humour.
Approximate playing ages of the Characters
Peter – mid to late 40s
Debbie – mid to late 40s
Elsa Jean Krakowski – mid 60s
Rosie – mid teens (around 14–16)
Alex – early teens (around 12–14)
The Neighbour – late 50s to early 60s
PC Junkin – late 20s to early 30s
Show dates: 21st 22nd 23rd May 2026 (Adjudication night 22nd May 2026)
Tickets go on sale 16th February 2026
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/pratts-bottom-dramatic-society
Audition Pieces:
Peter, the neighbour and Debbie
Page 24 from the neighbour saying always on your phone aren’t you Page 27 where Peter says I have absolutely no idea. I can’t detain anything he says.
Page 58 from Debbie saying the thing is the problem here I don’t exactly know how to put this to
Page 62 To Elsa saying you know what the problem a is here Me
Page 67 from the neighbour saying did you manage to have a look at the photograph?
Page 70 The neighbour saying that would be very consideratea thank you Peter'
Page 83 where Peter says a mellow Dave or is it Phil to?
Page 86 Peter saying yes of course very thoughtful thank you et cetera
Page 18 bottom where Peter says so what’s happening to
Page 21 top where Alex says why do you have to do that? I hate it when people are here.
Page 11 From Elsa saying when you come to Denver, I want you to look me up to
Page 13 to Debbie saying well you certainly learn a lot about people quite quickly, don’t you?
Page 72 from Rosie saying hey dad to
Page 73 where Rosie says see you in a bit
Page 74 the bottom of page 74 From I’ve had enough to
Page 76 end of Debbie‘s speech for once in your life say something
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Upcoming Events
Read Through: The Unfriend
22nd Feb 2026 @ 2:30pm
Auditions: The Unfriend
25th February 2026 @ 7:30pm
Pratts Bottom May Fete
9th May 2026 @ 11:30am - 4:00pm
The Unfriend By Steven Moffat
21st - 23rd May 2026
