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Cat on the Fiddle

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  5w, 4m

John Dole

As David’s Italian penpal, Mario, is coming to stay, his wife Kate goes
to her mother’s so that they can practise their languages in peace. When
the penpal turns out to be a shapely brunette named Maria David is in
big trouble, not least because Maria has smuggled in a packet of
diamonds. The flat is soon besieged with assorted gangsters, a lady
plumber, a curate, the police and an angry Kate!

Cat on the Fiddle

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 4m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
As David’s Italian penpal, Mario, is coming to stay, his wife Kate goes to her mother’s so that they can practise their languages in peace. When the penpal turns out to be a shapely brunette named Maria David is in big trouble, not least because Maria has smuggled in a packet of diamonds. The flat is soon besieged with assorted gangsters, a lady plumber, a curate, the police and an angry Kate!
History
Originally named HOT ICE which was premiered at the Playhouse, Erith, 14th September 1963
Performing Groups
  • Setting Living room in a small East London flat

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John Dole

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