Vague Theatre Company

Modern theatre in the South Lakes

Lucky Sods - 2005

 Written by John Godber
 Directed by Steve Pollard
 Produced by Steve Pollard

Synopsis

Morris and Jean never seriously expect to win the National Lottery.  When they do – to the tune of two million pounds – they can’t believe their luck.  Their lives are irredeemably changed by the windfall – the question is, for better or worse?

The cracks in their marriage widen, their past catches up with them and their relatives become increasingly resentful. 

Jean keeps winning and Morris takes off to Amsterdam with an old flame, but will his prophecy that bad luck always follows good turn out to be true?  Can money buy happiness? Is enough ever enough? 

John Godber addresses these questions with his customary wit and compassion in this sharply observed and brutally funny play.

Cast

 Morris Steve Pollard
 Jean Benita Finch
 Annie/Mother/Connie Ellie Burden
 Norman/Waiter/Vicar Greg Robertson

Crew

 Stage Manager Liz Dawes
 Assistant Stage Manager Stella Coxon
 Lighting Bob Sommerset
 Sound Jamie Doble
 Set Design Bob Sommerset
 Set Construction Bob Sommerset
 Properties Cast
 Wardrobe Cast
 Make up Cast
 Front of House Shelly Neill & Oliver Brown
 Publicity Stuart Atkinson & Benita Finch