A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
Cat on the Fiddle
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 5f, 4m
John Dole
As David’s Italian penpal, Mario, is coming to stay, his wife
Kate goes
to her mother’s so that they can practise their languages in peace.
When
the penpal turns out to be a shapely brunette named Maria David is
in
big trouble, not least because Maria has smuggled in a packet of
diamonds. The flat is soon besieged with assorted gangsters, a lady
plumber, a curate, the police and an angry Kate!
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Cast Size
5f, 4m -
Subgenre
Farce -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
As David’s Italian penpal, Mario, is coming to stay, his wife Kate goes
to her mother’s so that they can practise their languages in peace. When
the penpal turns out to be a shapely brunette named Maria David is in
big trouble, not least because Maria has smuggled in a packet of
diamonds. The flat is soon besieged with assorted gangsters, a lady
plumber, a curate, the police and an angry Kate!
History
Originally named HOT ICE which was premiered at the Playhouse, Erith, 14th September 1963
Performing Groups
- Setting Living room in a small East London flat
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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