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| "Dave
lusts after Jackie. Jackie yearns for romance.
Jackie's mother yearns for perfection. Dave's
mates lend a helping hand (or they interfere
- depending on your viewpoint). Dave is
suddenly thrust into the world of marriage,
monogomy and mothers-in-law. Join Maddie
at the 'Cock Inn' and let her transport
you back to 1988 with booze, sex and laughter
in abundance." (Words
describing the basic plot, taken from the
poster for the first production of this
earthy black comedy). |
The play stares the serious and sensitive
subjects of marriage, relationships and responsibility
firmly in the face, and doesn't blink or take
a step backwards.
Based loosely on the break-up of the writers
own marriage, it graphically tells the tale
of womanising Dave Marshall and his relationship
with the virginal Jackie Simpson. With more
than a little help from his friends, Dave
manages to pull Jackie, to be followed in
quick succession by marriage and a baby.
Dave strays with his boss (Linda), misses
the birth of his first child whilst playing
darts at the pub, and very quickly their marriage
is headed for the rocks. He thinks and acts
one way, Jackie expects and wants something
quite different.
'Love Is A Four Letter Word' is written from
a woman's point of view. It is at times subtle,
mostly 'in your face', but at all times is
very funny. |
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| Principals |
| Maddie - a
pub barmaid. |
| Dave - mid
20's, a mans' man, has little understanding
of women |
| Jackie - early
20's, Dave's girlfriend, then wife |
| Carol - early
20's, Jackie's friend |
| Jean - 45-55,
Jackie's mother |
| Arthur - 50-60,
Jackie's father |
| Alan - mid-20's,
Dave's friend, always up for a laugh |
| Stuart - mid-20's,
Dave's friend, also always up for a laugh |
| Geoff - mid-20's,
Dave's friend, more serious and thoughtful |
| Linda - mid
30's, Dave's assertive boss, attractive (and
she knows it) |
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| Support |
| Girl Dancer
- non-speaking, 'strippergram'-type |
| Girl 1 - non-speaking,
Alan's girlfriend |
| Girl 2 - non-speaking,
Stuart's girlfriend |
| A Man - an
effeminate male |
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| Duration |
: 100 mins |
| Acts |
: 2 |
| Principals |
: 5m, 5f |
| Sets |
: 1 |
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