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George's Marvellous Medicine
David Wood
George's Marvellous Medicine
by Roald Dahl, David Wood
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Synopsis
George lives on a farm, managed by his mother and father.
Their lives are thrown into disarray by the arrival of Grandma, who behaves appallingly.
George tries to make her 'better' by creating a marvelous medicine, which has the most extraordinary effect on Grandma, who grows and grows until she bursts through the ceiling.
George's father realizes that the magic medicine could work on his farm animals, providing extra food to help feed a hungry world.
But attempts to make more medicine lead to hilarious and frustrating happenings...
The play uses puppets to considerable effect, plus a Giant Chicken, played by an actor.
Press Reviews
"A classic piece of theatrical magic when the grandmother grows through the roof."
— Birmingham Post
"An example of how to engage an audience's attention and keep it right to the end of the show. And beyond."
— Whatsonstage.com
"This new adaptation is marvelous. It has all the ingredients needed for a really good family show... school groups could have lifted the rafters, they were so happy shouting at George!"
— Birmingham Mail
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Mum (Mary Kranky) |
| Dad (Killy Kranky) |
| Grandma |
| Giant Chicken |
| George |
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Publication
George's Marvellous Medicine is a comedy play written by Roald Dahl and published by Samuel French .
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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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