Funny Money by Ray Cooney (9-12 Apr 2014)

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Henry A. Perkins, a mild mannered CPA, accidently picks up the wrong briefcase and it happens to be full of money. Henry assumes it is illicit cash and decides to keep it. Knowing that the former owner must have his briefcase, henry rushes home to book one way fares to Barcelona and everything simply goes to plan and the play just stops. Ok, that's not really true because into this mix is added two police officers, an uppity taxi driver and the birthday party guests. Through it all, Henry gamely tries to keep all the plates spinning until finally......oh, I've run out of space. You'll just have to come and see it

What They Said
Opening night reviews are in...
"What a performance - well done.  Farce is so tricky and can be awful when done wrong but i roared with laughter from the off!  Do say thanks to the whole team - a really lovely, feel-good evening."

“ Haven’t laughed so much since my sister visited” Andy M

“It was brilliant. Ben was thrilled and laughed his head off.. I don’t know how you and the others managed to remember all your lines and the timing was spot on" Peter M

"It was fast and funny, with some strong performances. It was obvious that you had enormous fun putting the play together. I couldn't believe it was your first night!" Guy F

Thursday Night Reviews
"We laughed so much!   It was really good and we had a fun evening.   Quite a camp following too, judging by the ladies in the row behind us!
Your last speech was a tour de force. Thanks for a great time" Gill G

“ A triumph! Had the audience rolling in the aisles with laughter, the cast were brilliant. Comic genius with impeccable timing”  Simon G

"...fully echo the words of my fellow theatre goers – you were spectacular!  Thanks so much for letting us come.  It was a real treat" Susannah G

"West End Quality" Pam C

“Love what we saw. You did have a riot crowd in tonight and you were all very good. Exceptional!“ Katrina D

"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the show last night - what a hoot! I haven't laughed so much in ages. I loved all the shenanigans on the furniture!" Helen D

"I thoroughly enjoyed the play, you guys were all fantastic, I was very much impressed" Emma M

Friday Night Reviews
"Well done!  A hugely enjoyable production tonight with some spot on casting and performances and direction.  Elizabeth drunk was only slightly upstaged by Chris's wig!... ...Terrific pace" Susan C

"Well done Brother, that was brilliant, my face was aching from smiling and laughing all the way through! You and the cast did a sterling job" Phil W

"Brilliant farce!  Extremely funny.  Well done to you and all the cast, especially Adrian Ellis who had me in fits of laughter with his expressions.  A very hard play to pull off but you all did it brilliantly and the timing was spot on.  Thanks for a great night’s entertainment" Barbara E

"We really enjoyed the play and thought you all did a great job.  I haven't laughed so much for ages!  Thanks" Caroline G

Programme
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Cast

Jean (Elizabeth Ollier)
Henry (Alastair Dewar)
Davenport (Chris Hulatt)
Bill (Dave Lye)
Betty (Jo Harry)
Vic (Adrian Ellis)
Slater (Mervyn Jupe)
Passer by (George Atkinson)

Crew

Director (Dave Lye)
Assistant Director (Bryony Wilman)
Design (Dave Lye)
Lighting and Sound Design (Adrian Ellis, Marc Pearce)
Lighting and Sound Operation (Louisa Barrett)
Stage Manager (Bryony Wilman)
Set (Dave Lye, Teena Heer)
Costumes (by the cast)
Business Management (Chris Hulatt)