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Just the Ticket
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 6w
Susan, an eccentric 60-year-old, decides to celebrate her birthday by repeating a journey to Australia she made with a group of friends when she was 20. Romance slowly but awkwardly blossoms as she reunites with Bill, the bartender at the hotel.
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Cast Size
6w -
Duration
90 minutes -
Subgenre
Romantic Comedy -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences, Adult, Senior, Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
Susan, an eccentric 60-year-old, decides to celebrate her birthday by repeating a journey to Australia she made with a group of friends when she was 20. This time, she’s travelling alone – carrying the same hopes and dreams, but with 40 years of extra baggage! Endlessly chatty, accident-prone and often looking like she’s been dragged through a hedge backwards, Susan is undoubtedly colourful. Her wit, charm, chaos and hint of sadness have given her a unique outlook on life – and make her an unforgettable character.
Romance slowly but awkwardly blossoms as she reunites with Bill, the bartender at the hotel, an unexpected turn of events that causes Susan to reflect on life, love, loneliness, friendship and the trials and joys of growing older. Just the Ticket is a poignant 90-minute journey through Susan’s hilarious life.
A unique comedy that can be performed by one, three, four or six women!
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period Present Day
- Setting Various simple settings.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features Not Applicable
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
"A marvellous and vivacious show" - ABC Radio
"I loved, loved, LOVED Just The Ticket" - Manly Daily
"A very funny modern-day Shirley Valentine ... Touching, honest and comical" - SameSame
"Impressive and ingenious fun" - Curtain Call
"A very clever show - just the ticket for an evening full of laughs" - Arts Hub
Music
- Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
- Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
- Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Peter Quilter
Peter Quilter’s plays have been produced in 40 countries around the world and translated into 30 languages. He has had three successful shows in London’s West End and a hit run on Broadway, and has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award, for Best New Play and Best New Com ...