Jumpy
by April de Angelis

Name: Jumpy
Brand: April de Angelis
SKU: 9780571299126
Rating: 3.6 (75 reviews)

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play. While many appreciate its humor and current themes, some find it predictable and not engaging enough for a stage performance. The portrayal of characters has drawn criticism, particularly the stereotypes of women and teenagers. Overall, it elicits a blend of entertainment and frustration.

Humorous and currentGreat for duologuesStrong character developmentPredictable storylineStereotypical characters

Synopsis

-You're having some kind of crisis.

-It's called being fifty.

You must be having it too.

Hilary once protested at Greenham.

Now her protests tend to focus on persuading her teenage daughter to go out fully clothed.

A frank and funny family drama questioning parental anxieties and life after fifty, Jumpy by April De Angelis premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in October 2011.