Audition Notice : the Incident Room A drama based on a true story by Olivia Hirst and David Byrne.
Audition date : Sunday 6th September 2026 at 7.30pm Venue : Mayer Hall, Bebington (next to the Rose and Crown pub)
Production dates : March 10th to 13th 2027
About the play : Set from 1977 to 1981, The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds was the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers : The Yorkshire Ripper. Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s play goes behind the scenes to examine the stresses and strains for the officers as they investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force. Most of the action is within the room itself with a couple of scenes outside. Most of it takes places in the period with some short scenes set just after the case if finished, looking back.
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