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Men of the World

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  1w, 2m

Preparing for a mystery trip to Scarborough three northern coach drivers pass the time remembering more exciting trips from the past. These three actors take turns playing an assortment of passengers, from the dotty old complainers to the retired miners seeking excitement on too little money. A touching, often hilarious, bitter-sweet play.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes

Details

Summary

Preparing for a mystery trip to Scarborough three northern coach drivers pass the time remembering more exciting trips from the past, such as the one down the Rhine Valley. Stick hates his passengers and wishes he was doing the Spanish run, Larry is a seasoned traveller and Mario Lanza fan and Frank is their female counterpart. These three actors take turns playing an assortment of passengers, from the dotty old complainers to the retired miners seeking excitement on too little money. A touching, often hilarious, bitter-sweet play.

LARRY - Aging coach driver

FRANK - Middle-aged coach driver

STICK - middle aged coach driver

 

Who Also Play:

SISSY - lady, 79

DORIS - old lady, 80

JEAN - ill lady, 79

WALLY - retired miner, 68

LEN - retired miner, 72

BRIAN - retired miner, 72

HARRY - retired miner, 72

DOT - recovering from heart surgery, 72

MARTIN - middle-aged man

MAY - martin's mum, 63

MOLLIE

CONNIE - Posh, ex shop owner

RAYMOND - Gay, Bell Boy

CLIVE - Gay, Bell Boy

DOLLY - Club Act

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Duration 90 minutes

Media

"Godber gives his superannuated stereotypes a good ribbing, but he also gives them their dignity." – The Guardian

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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