Writer: Julie Day

Director: Mandy McGarrigle

There will be two casts for this production:

Red Cast:

Dates and Times
7th, 14th 22nd @ 8pm; 8th, 16th, 22nd @ 3pm.

Beth - Megan Connelly

Rev James Healey - Graeme Taylor

Enid - Margie Gemmell

Pat - Annette O’Shea

Vanessa - Jasmine O’Shea

Singers - Carol McCoy and Jak Soprano

Blue Cast:

Dates and Times
8th, 15th 21st @ 8pm; 9th, 23rd @ 3pm.

Beth - Chelsea Dynam

Rev James Healey - Graeme Taylor

Enid - Kate Deavin

Pat - Annette O’Shea

Vanessa - Jasmine O’Shea

Singers - Carol McCoy and Jak Soprano

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Supper and a Show

Humorous, poignant and delicious

Play Summary

Come Back For Light Refreshments after the Service is written by local Hills writer and performer, Julie Day.  It is a touching, humorous, charming and very real observed study of the attitudes, expectations and aspirations of four generations of women.  Beth, who nursed her Alzheimer-stricken father for five years, plans to sell the house and go backpacking. Her plans are met with a variety of opinions from disapproval to delight.  As in reality, the theatre of life unfolds, problems are shared, truth is told and laughter unites as these four women work together and chat in the kitchen preparing food for the wake of Beth’s Father. Real sandwiches, cakes, scones and tea are served to the audience as they become the mourners visiting after the funeral. 

 This play about relationships and understanding, the role and value of the carers in our society and the comradery of women garnered rave reviews and a Fringe Award for excellence at the Edinburgh Festival.

Backstage:

Stage Manager: Natalie Froud

Set Design: Mandy McGarrigle

Costumes: Mandy McGarrigle and Evie Housham