stage plays by ian hornby

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  David

This play is set in the days leading up to Christmas. David continually annoys wife Emma by suggesting he may be buying her all sorts of unwanted presents - even though her hints have made it plain enough she wants an eternity ring for Christmas. Things are brought to a head when Emma's mother Agnes comes to stay and takes over the cooking. Emma's fury mounts steadily towards the climax of the play at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, when Emma gets her present and David gets a plate of cold baked beans - all over him!

Actors' ages are flexible, provided they are compatible with their relationships.

  Emma

David's wife

  Agnes

Emma's mother