| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Cree | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| Dan Leno | Tenor | L |
| John Cree | Baritone | L |
| Aveline Mortimer/Witness #1* | Soprano | F |
| Doris/Witness #3* | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Little Victor Farrell/Witness #4* | Tenor | F |
| Inspector Kildare/Witness #7* | Baritone | F |
| Mr. Greatorex/George Gissing/Etcher/Witness #6* | Baritone | F |
| Mr. Lister/Karl Marx/Voiceover/Soloman Weil/Witness #8* | Baritone | F |
| Uncle/Witness #9* | Bass | F |
| Jane Quig/Annie the Serving Girl/Witness #2* | Mezzo Soprano | S |
| Priest/Librarian/Mr. Gerrard/Witness #5* | Tenor | S |
| * Each combined role is to be performed by the same artist as specified in the score | ||
| Minimum Chorus: No chorus |
Schedule C