Playwright: Noel Coward
Rights: Public domain in the United States.
Cast Size: 4m, 5f
Synopsis:
Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist, and his wife, Judith, a retired actress, find quiet an impossible dream when their high-spirited children, Simon and Sorel, appear with guests of their own. A houseful of drama waits to be ignited as misunderstandings and tempers flare. With Judith’s new flame and David’s newest literary “inspiration” keeping company as the children follow suit, the Bliss family lives up to its name as the “quiet weekend” comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale worthy of Feydeau.
Ratings:
Language: 10+
Adult Content: 10+
Violence: 13+
Pay attention to: There is a lot of innuendo in this play. Simon, Sorel, Judith,Sandy, Richard all smoke. Adult language is very mild and infrequent. Simon and Myra kiss each other. Judith plays the piano and sings. Myra slaps David. David and Myra kiss.
Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.
Production Notes: This show requires a working piano. The play suggests that Clara speaks with a Cockney accent. Clara sings (not well).