The Love Nest
Raymond Hopkins
Genre: Comedy
Cast size: 10
Duration: Two Act
Raymond Hopkins | Comedy | Full-length | 3m, 7f
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David and Janet Thompson were deeply in love when they married thirty-two years ago, but sadly their relationship has now reached an all-time low. Their situation has been exacerbated by the fact that Marjorie, Janet’s mother, moved in with them ten years ago. In a last attempt to save their marriage, the couple return to the Guest House where they spent their honeymoon in the hope of rekindling their lost feelings of love and affection. If only life was that simple!
On arrival, it is obvious that the Guest House is going through a bad patch. Marjorie has invited herself along and immediately starts upsetting everyone. The Guest House proprietor has received a tip- off that a Health Inspector will be making a routine visit. Tina, a young, attractive waitress, has been given the job of chatting up the Health Inspector to ensure a favourable report. Tina mistakes David for the inspector and starts making amorous advances towards him just as Janet walks in on the action!
A young honeymoon couple are also booked into the Guest House. Sara, the wife, is totally disappointed with her husband’s bedroom performance. She pours out her heart to David and is caught out, by Janet, when she is showing David her appreciation!
Amina, an admirer from David’s past, is also staying at the Guest House. She is a very attractive, articulate lady who soon realises she is still besotted with David and entices him into her bed!
How will this second honeymoon turn out? Will true love win through in the end? Only Tyson the mouse has the answer! A farcical comedy of love and misunderstandings.
Written in 2002, this play has been performed throughout the world.
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