The
play is set in the Doctors’ Common Room of St
Andrew’s Hospital, London, three days before Christmas. Dr David
Mortimore is rehearsing a speech which could lead to a Knighthood, when
in bursts an old flame, hotly pursued by her (their?) son, who in turn
is hotly pursued by the police.
A fast-paced hilarious farce featuring
7 male and 5 female characters of varying ages, the play will be
performed at the South Holland Centre, Spalding from Wednesday 19 to
Saturday 22 November 2008.
Rehearsals will initially be on Sunday evenings.
For more information, please
contact the director Mark Yates on 07984 203830.
List of Characters
Dr David Mortimore
Early 50's. Charming, slightly pompous. Massive role, character on stage nearly all the time.
Comic timing a must!
Dr Mike Connolly
Exuberant doctor in late 20s, more interested in hospital pantomime than anything else.
Rosemary Mortimore
David's wife. A little younger than David. Smartly dressed.
Dr Hubert Bonney
Insignificant but enthusiastic man in early 50s. Second largest part in play.
Matron
A classic matron!
Sir Willoughby Drake
Elderly stern gentleman.
Jane Tate
In her 40s, pretty and cuddly. An old flame of David's when she was a nurse.
Sister
Smaller role. Any age
Leslie
Jane Tate's son. 18 years old.
Police Sergeant
Middle aged police sergeant!
Bill Lesley
Elderly gentleman in wheelchair, gets up now and again to get himself a drink.
As mad as a box of frogs.
Mother
Dr Bonney's elderly mother, comes into the play at the end.
