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Situation Comedy
Brian Cooke
When the Cat's Away
by Brian Cooke, Johnnie Mortimer
Synopsis
Based on a massively popular British sitcom, this riotously funny play is classic British farce.
When Mildred and Ethel go off on a trip to Paris, leaving their husbands Pomfrey and George at home, the “mice will play.”
Egged on by the philandering Humphrey Pomfrey, George agrees to invite two charming young ladies over.
You know already what happens, don’t you?
The wives come home prematurely, and hilarity ensues as the complications pile up.
Press Reviews
"The audience screamed with laughter as the farcical comedy events unfolded. The plot is simple and slightly risqué, with machine gun-quick repartee. Unbridled laughter, by the theatre load."
— Brisbane Telegraph
"An amusing evening."
— The Middlesex Chronicle
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| George Roper |
| Ethel Pomfrey |
| Humphrey Pomfrey |
| Jennifer Frazer |
| Shirley |
| Mildred Roper |
Publication
When the Cat's Away is a comedy play written by Brian Cooke and published by Samuel French .
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Performance Rights
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Amateur Only
Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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