Talking Heads
T810427713
A series of monologues, funny and poignant, normally from two to four of these would be performed at a time.
A Cream Cracker Under The Settee tells of an old woman who has a fall, but her pride doesn't allow her to accept help.
Bed Among the Lentils tells of a woman with a drink problem, married to a vicar who exploits her recovery actually caused by an affair with an Indian shopkeeper.
A Lady of Letters is the story of a woman obsessed with writing letters of complaint and reporting her neighbours who eventually finds comfort in prison.
Soldiering On is the tale of a well-to-do woman who finds one day that she's a widow and her husband has left her ill equipped to handle her own affairs - and her son loses her money in bad investments.
Archive :: production:T810427713, play:S5191, venue:V369
Production details
Bed Among the Lentils - Susan is a vicar's wife. She doesn't believe in God which makes her a perfect choice for the role! She also has a secret...but doesn't realise that everyone knows about it.
Her Big Chance - Lesley is a bit part actress who believes she has a lot more to offer. Undefeated by setbacks she carries on waiting for that all-important big break. Touching real and very funny... Colourhouse