The Customs House, South Shields
“…marks Mike Yeaman out as a serious writing talent.” The Journal
“Farcical tale told brilliantly.” Evening Chronicle
“All the hallmarks of a sure-fire hit.” UK Theatre Network
Any similarity to persons living or pretending to be dead is purely coincidental.
Beryl and Frank have a plan for a stress-free retirement in the sun. But playing dead is harder than you think, especially when you haven’t told your kids and there’s a police liaison officer who never seems to clock off. After a hasty escape, Beryl and Frank plan their new life from a hotel bedroom in Havana. But then things get really complicated. A dark comedy that builds to a frenetic farce with an almost surreal turn.
“…marks Mike Yeaman out as a serious writing talent.” The Journal
“Farcical tale told brilliantly.” Evening Chronicle
“All the hallmarks of a sure-fire hit.” UK Theatre Network
Winner of the People’s Play Award 2008
Nana is losing control – slipping into dementia and forced to live with her daughter’s feckless family. When her lucky numbers come up on the national lottery she decides she wants to see some changes made around the place before she’ll hand over the winning ticket.
2010
“… an outrageously witty script… yet what makes this piece so special is his ability to combine the hilarious with the beautiful… a captivating show….a winner of a production.”
Whatsonstage.com
2008
“Really original piece…a brilliant script….wonderfully crafted.”
Evening Chronicle
Canoeing For Beginners running at The Customs House this week. All reviews great so far!