Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (play)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em | |
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Written by | Guy Unsworth (play) Raymond Allen (TV series) |
Date premiered | 18 February 2018 |
Place premiered | Wyvern Theatre, Swindon |
Original language | English |
Genre | Comedy |
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is a play by Guy Unsworth based on the BBC TV sitcom of the same name by Raymond Allen.
Production history[]
The play premiered at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon on 21 February 2018 before embarking on a UK tour. The production was directed by Unsworth, designed by Simon Higlett, scenery built by Splinter Scenery and starred Joe Pasquale as Frank Spencer, Sarah Earnshaw as Betty Spencer and Susie Blake as Mrs Fisher.[1]
The playtext was published on 19 July 2018 by Samuel French, Inc.[2]
Due to the success of the 2018 tour, the production began another tour with Pasquale, Earnshaw and Blake reprising their roles, however was forced to stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour is scheduled to recommence in March 2022.[3]
Cast and characters[]
Character | 2018 tour | 2022 tour |
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Frank Spencer | Joe Pasquale | |
Betty Spencer | Sarah Earnshaw | |
Mrs Fisher | Susie Blake | |
Mr Worthing/Mr Luscombe | Moray Treadwell | |
Father O'Hara | David Shaw-Parker | |
Desmond/PC | Chris Kiely | Ben Watson |
Reception[]
The play received critical acclaim earning four and five stars across many reviews.[4][5]
External links[]
References[]
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Further Dates Added for 2018 UK Tour of SOME MOTHERS DO 'AVE 'EM". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em". Concord Theatricals. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ February 18, Ellen Fleming; Reply, 2020 (2019-07-02). "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em | 2020 UK Tour | Dates | Venues". Stage Review. Retrieved 2021-07-03.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ^ "Review: Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (Richmond Theatre) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ "Review of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em at Richmond Theatre". LondonTheatre1. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- 2018 plays
- Plays based on television series
- British plays