adapted by Andy De La Tour
directed by Christine Renard
Like every Friday night, the Menard family get together at the “Pere Tranquille”, the café owned by Henri, the eldest son who inherited the business. Henri ("Jerry Marwood is easily the star of the show") can’t find his wife, which is a shame, as tonight is a night for celebrating: Henri’s younger brother Philippe was on TV; Betty, his sister, talked back to her boss; and it’s Yoyo’s (Philippe’s wife, "It falls to Fanny Dulin's hilarious portrayal of simple, sweet Yolande") Birthday. Their mother thinks it’s a good day to party, but today's events dig up family stories and Madame Menard and her children start to wash their dirty linen whilst some hidden secrets are revealed to everyone. What if Denis, the waiter decided to interfere? Hopefully, the dog would stay in his place...
"The translation bubbles with consistent lucidity" Everything Theatre.com
“I am already a great fan of French cinema and my expectations were not disappointed. An ensemble piece performed by a strong company of actors, there is no weak link in the chain” Remote Goat
Jerry Marwood is easily the star of the show"
"It falls to Fanny Dulin's hilarious portrayal of simple, sweet Yolande"
"Cleo Harris Seaton's set design transformed the performance room into a typically French café bar" Everything Theatre.com
