In Laura Wade’s HOME I’M DARLING, Judy (Amelia Conway) and Johnny (Daniel Ferris) are 1950’s enthusiasts and have created another world to live in – and they love it. They have taken role-playing to a whole new level: Johnny’s swapped meal prep and laundry for foot rubs and cocktail hour; Judy’s swapped jeans and a job for darning and dusting. But can they live a genuine life of cleaning the backs of things, ironing shirts and serving devilled eggs in the 21st century?
When the couples’ vintage vision starts to collapse and reality and hard truths threaten their marriage, the couple need to make sensible and workable decisions.
Supported by a strong cast of Cassandra Gorman, David Eisenhauer, Maxine Appel Cohen, and Vanessa Merewether, this amusing and affecting play is sure to please.
Director Joy Sweeney comments: “In Laura Wade’s gem of a play I found a dark comedy/drama about 21st century issues – in particular those around gender and feminism – all by looking at them through the era of the 1950s, and specifically through the lens of the domestic goddess. Initially directing this play seemed daunting – 11 changes of scene, 9 costume changes for the leading lady, 1950s décor, a myriad of revolving props plus on-going food and drinks. But with an amazing cast and a fabulous crew of creatives , we have created a delightful production.”
HOME I’M DARLING is the winner of various Olivier Awards on the West End.
Laura Wade’s HOME I’M DARLING directed by Joy Sweeney opens at Theatre on Chester, Epping on Friday 26th July and is playing till the 17th August 2023
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