flp106: The Great Escape by Stewart Auty
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Summary Performance History
World Premier still available.
World Premier still available.
Genre
Comedy
Comedy
Script Notes
None
None
Synopsis
At the Waterloo Sunset Retirement Home, somewhere in Lancashire, it is a normal Thursday afternoon, until Matron reveals that a much loved resident has sadly passed away. Some of the other residents look upon the forthcoming funeral as an opportunity to abscond for a few hours of freedom. They know that real escape is out of the question, but the appeal of a brief period of free time proves too much to resist.The Cast List
- VOICEOVER (F)/RADIO ANNOUNCER (M) :
- offstage, one male, one female
- MAJOR TOM ROBINSON :
- retired Army officer, both hips replaced, and walks with a stick, always immaculately dressed, pressed slacks, sports coat, collar and tie, neatly trimmed moustache.
- SAM THOMAS :
- retired police inspector, youngest and newest resident, 60s/70s. Dresses casually – jogging bottoms, trainers and sports shirt; jeans, trainers and sweatshirt on day 2.
- JEAN FOWLER :
- longest serving resident. Smart clothing; much younger than her years.
- EILEEN SYKES :
- remembers the Blitz, and very little else. Smart but dull colours, possibly shades of brown.
- MARJORIE SMITH :
- oldest resident, very frail, suffers from dementia, with limited hearing. Dresses in many layers as she feels the cold.
- MILDRED LAWSON :
- retired headmistress. Immaculately dressed in matching jacket and tweed skirt.
- MRS ROBINSON :
- Middle-Aged Matron, Manager and Director of Care of Sunset Retirement Home. Smart trouser suit and blouse, to match her senior management position.
- WENDY KING :
- any age, preferably youngish, recently appointed Care Assistant. Brand new uniform.
