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Curtain Up!

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  5w

Peter Quilter

The hilarious story of five women who inherit equal shares in a dilapidated theatre and plan to bring it back to life again, Curtain Up! is a fast-paced and very funny comedy with five great roles for women.

Curtain Up!

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

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Summary

Based on the author's earlier Respecting Your Piers, Curtain Up! is the hilarious story of five women who inherit equal shares in a dilapidated theatre and plan to bring it back to life again. They try various fundraising schemes, but their most ambitious is to hold a concert featuring local talent and a world-famous star who agrees to appear for no fee! However, their plans go awry and it's a race to keep their audience from guessing the truth of the matter. A fast-paced and very funny comedy with five great roles for women.

https://www.peterquilter.net/curtain-up

History

Curtain Up! made its world premiere on a national tour of the UK in 2004.

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Performing Groups
THERESA – Mid/late 20s
SHARON – A full-figured gothic punk, 20s
PAM – Theresa’s mother
BETTY – Theresa’s grandmother
JACKIE – Slim, sporty, late 30s
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting

    An old dilapidated theatre, backstage and onstage.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy
  • Duration 105 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

“A mad play, full of dynamism, momentum, funny dialogue and great surprises.” – Topzine Magazine

“Proves that purely female plays can achieve great success and lots of laughter... Well worth seeing – you can be assured of great entertainment.” – Topzine Magazine

ON BREAKING CHARACTER

Women and Show Biz: A Conversation with Playwright Peter Quilter
by Jim Colleran
14 June 2024

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Authors

Peter Quilter

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 ...

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