By Mark Whiteley
(2012) Comedy Drama
An ordinary couple, in an ordinary charity shop ,
are about to have one of the most
extraordinary days of their lives...
Welcome to a busy high Street in your town. Hard Graft is planning a truly national, local tour. With every venue we write and add local facts and jokes to make your audiences feel totally at home, whether they live in Brighton, Blackburn or Birmingham.
THE PLOT
It's the night before the runner up from pop idol; Darren Dawes is about to officially open the charity shop, but the discovery of a gun, a ski mask and a stack of fifty pound notes throws a spanner in the works.
Comedy, Slapstick, song and dance.
Duration: 2 hours (plus interval)
Touring Autumn 2012
For all tour booking please contact Mark Whiteley, Touring Coordinator on 01706 881 258 or e-mail mark@hardgraft.co.uk
A version of this show toured in 2005, this is what audiences and critics had to say.
"Well-observed comedy piece with fantastic characterisation and equally remarkable delivery. The script is refreshingly simple and unassuming and is all the better for not trying to be something it's not. Basically, Hard Graft have found an interesting, down-to-earth niche and filled it perfectly". Richard Biggs Hairline
"The play is charming, a sort of 'Last of the Summer Wine' meets 'Shallow Grave', with an ageing couple entering a moral maze when a bag of stolen money lands on their doorstep. The characters are beautifully drawn and their conclusion is rather heartwarming." Three Weeks
"Good performances, well directed by Sara Poyzer, and a well-written piece of comedy that manages to become serious without mawkishness." Peter Lathan
British Theatre Guide.
"Best Monday night I've had in years, really funny and moving" Sharon Brighton
"Absolutely Wonderful" Phylm London
"one of the best performances we've witnessed in a long while" Dave B London
"Please keep on writing - superb evening - real entertainment. Matlock.
"Absolutely brilliant and extremely funny" Danny Loughorough
"Extremely funny! Had me crying in places. Keep up the good work. Will definatly come to the next performance" Kate Nottingham
"Absolutely great! script, acting, everything!" Loughborough
"Very enjoyable and witty! very good morals too." Marie Edinburgh
"Really made me think" Excellent." Kim Edinburgh