Friday, December 5

Tag: Ray Cooney

Two Into One – Frinton Summer Theatre
South East

Two Into One – Frinton Summer Theatre

There’s nothing like a silly scrape to raise a smile, and Ray Cooney’s ‘Two Into One’ farce, is Frinton Summer Theatre’s latest offering to spread laughter this season. The premise of the story is quite simple: Richard Willey (Harry Ludlow) an MP wants to have a secret liaison with the Prime Minister’s secretary, Jennifer Bristow (Phoebe Shepherd). Of course, this being a farce, it means a much more complicated arrangement (they’re both married) and involves an array of characters (including their spouses!) telling half-truths and a whole catalogue of misunderstandings and misdemeanours. As you would expect with a classic farce, there’s a lot of door action (opening, closing, slamming and the like). And Juliette Demoulin has cleverly thought out the set design for maximum aesthetic a...
Funny Money – Daneside Theatre
North West

Funny Money – Daneside Theatre

The Congleton Players' production of Funny Money by Ray Cooney, under the direction of David McCaddon and Wendy McKie, was an absolute delight from start to finish. Staged in the Daneside Theatre in Congleton, the production has a fantastic cast led by Angela McIntyre-Harrison as Jean Perkins and William Vickers as Henry Perkins, every moment was filled with laughter and charm. Jake McCaddon's portrayal of Bill brought a refreshing energy to the stage, while Andrew Salmon's Davenport added a touch of intrigue to the storyline. Claire Morris as Slater, Crystal Holford as Betty Johnson, Chris Brady as Vic Johnson, and Paul Berridge as the passerby rounded out the ensemble with precision and comedic timing. Photo: Judie Tingle Photography The quality of the production was evident in ...