The show is a celebration of fun, mayhem and thespian mischief and is of a similar format to ‘Noises Off’ a play within a play.
sound confusing, well it’s not! – It’s a fast-paced farce which is easy to watch and a lot of fun! You’ll see jealousy, revelations and the precious actor’s egos revealed. Some crisp writing and hilarious ‘double entrendres’ from John Chapman.The marriage of Rupert and Sarah is on the rocks and their friends Charles and Madge, both of whom are lawyers, agree to handle the divorce. After the curtain has been up a few minutes, Rupert forgets his lines, has a brain storm and threatens to kill Charles in full view of the audience because he’s been having an affair off stage, with Rupert’s real wife, Madge. Quite true as it happens. The rest of the cast try to ignore the incident and forge ahead with the original play but Rupert picks up a knife and advances on Charles, who is forced to take cover in a large cabin trunk which is on the set at the time. A real life marital comedy now evolves. The situation is further complicated when the actor playing the old father, Edward, makes his entrance. He is an ageing Shakespearean star, once famous for his King Lear but now an alcoholic on the skids. He happens to have asked his new agent to the performance that night. Edward is blissfully unaware that the play has switched from art to life. Out of loyalty to a fellow actor, the rest of the cast do their best to accommodate the poor chap, but he gradually begins to crack up, especially as some of his cues are coming from a cabin trunk. The play is a light hearted tilt at the complete theatricality of stage folk.
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Cambridge House Hotel
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Cambridge House Hotel offers accommodation in Millom, 46 km from Blackpool. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms have a TV.
The Pavilion Guest House
The Pavilion Guest House is situated on the fringe of the Lake District National Park, and just 2km from the Cumbrian coastal area of Duddon Sands. Full Cumbrian breakfasts using local produce are served in the dining room..
Plough Inn
With a restaurant and a bar, the Plough Inn is located in the town of Millom, in the southwest of Cumbria, just 5 minutes walk from the railway station. It offers free WiFi and free private parking..
Abby'S
AbbyS is a holiday home situated in Millom, 47 km from Blackpool. The unit is 30 km from Windermere. Other facilities at AbbyS include a hot tub.
Laurel Cottage
Laurel Cottage is a holiday home situated in Haverigg in the Cumbria Region and is 46 km from Blackpool. The property is 31 km from Windermere and free private parking is provided. There is a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom.
Lazy Cottage
Located in Haverigg in the Cumbria Region, this holiday home is 45 km from Blackpool. It provides free private parking. Windermere is 32 km from Lazy Cottage, while Keswick is 46 km away.
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