‘Allo ‘Allo 2: The Camembert Caper sees René Artois once again caught in a gloriously ridiculous tangle of deception, danger, and dodgy romance in occupied France. While trying (and mostly failing) to keep the Germans happy, assist the Resistance, and avoid suspicion from absolutely everyone, René must also navigate the ever-watchful eye of his wife Edith and the ongoing attentions of his flirtatious waitresses. With secret plots, hidden contraband, and confusion at every turn, this fast-paced comedy serves up classic farce, outrageous misunderstandings, and plenty of “good moaning” along the way.
🎭 Character Breakdown – ’Allo ’Allo 2: The Camembert Caper
We are casting a wide range of comic roles with plenty of opportunity for physical comedy, accents, and character work. Ages are flexible and can be adapted.
🇫🇷 René Artois
Male, playing age 30–60
Comic lead. A café owner constantly juggling chaos, secrets, and survival. Fast-paced farce timing, frequent asides, and relentless panic management. Requires stamina and sharp comic delivery.
🇫🇷 Edith Artois
Female, playing age 30–60
René’s wife. Loud, melodramatic, and completely unaware of her dreadful singing ability. A bold, high-energy role with strong physical and vocal comedy.
🇫🇷 Yvette Carte-Blanche
Female, playing age 18–40
Flirtatious waitress with a playful, knowing charm. Confident, quick-witted, and physically expressive.
🇫🇷 Mimi Labonq
Female, playing age 20–50
The café’s second waitress. Sweeter and more innocent than Yvette, with a warm comic presence and great interaction with René.
🇫🇷 Michelle Dubois
Female, playing age 25–60
Leader of the Resistance. Deadpan and authoritative while delivering increasingly absurd plans. Strong timing and control essential.
🇫🇷 Monsieur Alphonse
Male, playing age 50–80
The local undertaker. Formal, slightly pompous, and romantically persistent towards Edith. A character role with strong presence and comic subtlety.
🇫🇷 Madame Fanny
Female, playing age 50–80
Edith’s mother. Bed-bound but highly physical in her comedy. Requires bold character work, strong voice, and fearless humour.
🇫🇷 Monsieur Leclerc
Male, playing age 30–70
Master of disguise and Resistance forger. Smooth, secretive, and endlessly adaptable. A playful role with quick character shifts.
🇩🇪 Colonel von Strohm
Male, playing age 35–65
German commandant trying to maintain order amid chaos. A frustrated authority figure with strong status and comic reactions.
🇩🇪 Captain Geering
Male, playing age 30–60
Von Strohm’s aide. Dry, sarcastic, and often the voice of reason. Great for understated comedy and reaction timing.
🇩🇪 Lieutenant Gruber
Male, playing age 30–60
Charming and flamboyant German officer with a fondness for René. Playful, expressive, and full of physical comedy.
🇩🇪 General von Klinkerhoffen
Male, playing age 40–70
A high-ranking German officer. Bombastic, intimidating, and gloriously ridiculous. Strong vocal presence required.
🇩🇪 Private Helga
Female, playing age 20–50
German secretary. Flirtatious, scheming, and sharp. A confident comic role with plenty of attitude.
🇩🇪 Herr Flick
Male, playing age 30–60
Gestapo officer. Deadpan menace with slow, deliberate delivery. Comedy comes from stillness, control, and precision.
🇬🇧 Officer Crabtree
Male, playing age 25–60
British agent disguised as a French policeman. Speaks hilariously bad “French”. A standout role requiring fearless physical comedy and vocal work.
🇬🇧 Flight Lieutenant Fairfax
Male, playing age 25–50
British airman. Classic stiff-upper-lip character with strong reaction comedy.
🇬🇧 Flight Lieutenant Carstairs
Male, playing age 25–50
Fairfax’s counterpart. Works as a comic duo, sharing timing and reactions.
📻 Radio Voice / Radio Voice #2
Any gender
Voice-only roles. Clear diction and confident vocal delivery required.
🎬 Ensemble Opportunities
There may be opportunities for doubling and smaller roles depending on casting. We welcome performers of all experience levels.
⭐ Notes for Auditionees
No preparation required – readings will be provided.
Accents are encouraged but not essential.
This is a high-energy farce, so enthusiasm and comic timing matter most.