Queen's Theatre Hornchurch to Present First Major Revival of A MONTH OF SUNDAYS

This autumn, as the second work in Douglas Rintoul's inaugural season, The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch presents the first major revival of Bob Larbey's award-winning and heart-warming comedy, A Month of Sundays.

Set in the sunny surrounds of a pleasant nursing home, A Month of Sundays tells the story of Cooper, who, railing against his aging body, remains proud of not having 'lost his marbles'. Aylott, his friend, is increasingly concerned about losing his. Wit and humour keep their worries at bay: Cooper flirts outrageously with pretty nurse Wilson while both men fantasise about escaping to Switzerland. But when Cooper discovers that his grandson no longer wants to see him, and Aylott's worst fears are realised, he knows a turning point has been reached. Is it ever enough to keep treating life as a comedy...if not, the painful question is: where does he go from here?

Audiences know and adore the work of the celebrated late writer Bob Larbey, author of many iconic television sitcoms including The Good Life, As Time Goes By and A Fine Romance. A Month of Sundays was Larbey's first play and Russell Bolam directs this first major revival. Winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy of the Year 1986, this unmissable homage to the experience of growing old is a vibrant arena of quick-fire wit - seamlessly blending laugh-out-loud hilarity with moments of immense poignancy.

Douglas Rintoul, the Queen's Theatre's Artistic Director, says: "It was an important decision for us to stage A Month of Sundays. As a cultural hub in the heart of Havering, which has one of London's largest populations of residents aged 65 and over, we believe it is crucial to programme work which celebrates age - work that recognises and reflects the diversity, interests and concerns of our local community."

William Hoyland stars as Cooper. William has worked extensively with the most eminent theatre companies across the UK and he has also appeared in some of the world's best-known films as well as numerous television hits. These include: Return of the Jedi, Gandhi, For Your Eyes Only, Scoop, Life on Mars, The Thick of It, Call the Midwife and Rules of Engagement.

Aylott is played by Robin Hooper and Anna Leong Brophy is Nurse Wilson. They are joined by: GaretH Clarke, Sophie Russell and Connie Walker.

Design is by Anthony Lamble, lighting design by Katharine Williams, sound design by Rebecca Smith and movement direction by Jack Murphy.

Douglas Rintoul's debut season at The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch continues with Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (Oct 28 to Nov 19).

IF YOU GO:

The Queen's Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS
By Bob Larbey

23 September - 15 October
Previews | Fri 23 & Sat 24 Sep | 8pm
Opening Night | Mon 26 Sep | 7.30pm

Perfs | Mon - Wed | 7.30pm | Thu - Sat | 8pm
Matinees | Thu 29 Sep & Sat 8 Oct | 2.30pm
Audio Described Perf | Sat 8 Oct | 2.30pm
Sign Language Interpreted Perf | Wed 12 Oct | 7.30pm
Talk Back | free | Wed 28 Sep (after evening perf) | Opportunity for audiences to question cast and creatives Tickets: £12.50 - £29

Box Office: 01708 443333 / Website: queens-theatre.co.uk

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