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Just the Ticket

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  6w

Susan, an eccentric 60-year-old, decides to celebrate her birthday by repeating a journey to Australia she made with a group of friends when she was 20. Romance slowly but awkwardly blossoms as she reunites with Bill, the bartender at the hotel.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences, Adult, Senior, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary

Susan, an eccentric 60-year-old, decides to celebrate her birthday by repeating a journey to Australia she made with a group of friends when she was 20. This time, she’s travelling alone – carrying the same hopes and dreams, but with 40 years of extra baggage! Endlessly chatty, accident-prone and often looking like she’s been dragged through a hedge backwards, Susan is undoubtedly colourful. Her wit, charm, chaos and hint of sadness have given her a unique outlook on life – and make her an unforgettable character.

Romance slowly but awkwardly blossoms as she reunites with Bill, the bartender at the hotel, an unexpected turn of events that causes Susan to reflect on life, love, loneliness, friendship and the trials and joys of growing older. Just the Ticket is a poignant 90-minute journey through Susan’s hilarious life.

A unique comedy that can be performed by one, three, four or six women!

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History
Premiere in Sydney Australia, 2011.
Susan, an eccentric, untidy and endlessly chatty woman, 50 - 60.

Cast size is flexible!  Can be performed by one, three, four or six women.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting Various simple settings.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

"A marvellous and vivacious show" - ABC Radio

"I loved, loved, LOVED Just The Ticket" - Manly Daily

"A very funny modern-day Shirley Valentine ... Touching, honest and comical" - SameSame

"Impressive and ingenious fun" -  Curtain Call

"A very clever show - just the ticket for an evening full of laughs" - Arts Hub

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Scripts

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Authors

Peter Quilter

Peter Quilter’s plays have been produced in 40 countries around the world and translated into 30 languages. He has had three successful shows in London’s West End and a hit run on Broadway, and has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award, for Best New Play and Best New Com ...

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