Synopsis
Wife After Death
Published by Samuel French Ltd
2 Male 4 Female
There's Harvey, who wrote Dave's material; Vi, Harvey's wife; Kevin, Dave's agent, and Kevin's wife Jane
Dave's glamorous widow Laura has arranged a funeral to remember, complete with a horse-drawn hearse and an attendant dog
An unfamiliar woman in flamboyant mourning clothes turns out to be Kay, Dave's ex-wife from before he was famous, and a series of revelations end with Kevin throwing a drink into the coffin and all the guests asking themselves if they ever knew the "real" Dave
Act II opens three weeks later for the disposal of Dave's ashes
The atmosphere is tense and Kevin is wearing a controversial tie, but as more truths are revealed, even from beyond the crematorium Dave seems to be having the last laugh
"... a terrific evening of love and laughter" ~ The British Theatre Guide
Characters ...
Laura Thursby, 40s, attractive widow
Harvey Barrett, 50s. Untidy, angry man
Vi Barrett, Harvey's wife. Older than Laura, with a fuller figure
Kevin Prewitt, 30s
Jane Prewitt, 30s
Kay, 50s.