Maurice's Jubilee
From: Tuesday, 5th March 2013
To: Saturday, 9 March 2013
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Synopsis
A Royal encounter. An enduring love. A bungalow in Penge. Maurice is determined to reach his 90th birthday, which is the day before the diamond jubilee. The Queen, having made him a promise 60 years before, is coming to tea. His wife is convinced he's never met the Queen. His nurse thinks it's time he did. Maurice's Jubilee is the hilariously funny and poignant take on timeless themes, the exploration of one man's enduring commitment to a dream, and an eternal love triangle, fallen on hard times.
Our Review:
6 March 2013
Maurice has a story to tell, a promise to keep and a dream to fulfil. This story has been the focus of most of his life, much to the annoyance of his wife and son. Sixty years ago Maurice invited the Queen for tea on the day of his 90th Birthday, he believes she will come and not let him down. Helena his wife has had enough of playing second fiddle to his infatuation with the Queen and wishes he would let the dream go.
Shelia Reid portrays Helena with equal amounts of buoyant denial and extreme frustration with the situation life has landed her in. She has stuck by her husband though many trials and yet she still feels second best. Julian Glover shines as Maurice, when he tells his story it is full of excitement and joy as the old man fondly remembers that magical evening. He captures the darker side of Maurice equally well. Katy, Maurice’s nurse, is played by Nicola McAuliffe, who also wrote the play. Katy is calm and collected when dealing with medical matte...
Cast
Julian Glover (Maurice)
Nichola McAuliffe (Katie)
Sheila Reid (Helena - some dates)
Gay Soper (Helena - some dates)
Creative
Nichola McAuliffe (Author)
Pleasance and PW Productions (in association with Wild Thyme Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group) ()
Hannah Eidinow (Director)
Christopher Richardson (Design)
Mark Jonathan (Lighting)
Tom Lishman (Sound)
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