 From 1948 to 1949, Audley performed in repertory theatre at the Nottingham Playhouse.The following year, she joined the company of what was then referred to as the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, touring Germany in the roles of Goneril in "King Lear", Mariana in "Measure for Measure" and Ursula in "Much Ado About Nothing".Audley continued to work with this company throughout her career, appearing with them again for their 1955 and 1957 seasons.