"Not Now Darling" by Ray Cooney & John Chapman - November 1986

Directed by Brian Spencer

Produced by Ann Lodge

The Cast (in order of appearance)
Gilbert Bodley Philip Lodge
Arnold Crouch David Page
Miss Tipdale Annette Ayres
Janie McMichael Karen Wildgust
Harry McMichael Tim Wildgust
Maude Bodley Pam Thompson
Sue Lawson Jane Page
Mrs. Frencham Val Rushworth
Mr. Frencham Ralph Lacey
Mr. Lawson Ken Evans
Miss Whittington Anne Spencer

 

Synopsis
Crouch, a partner in the fur salon business of Bodley and Crouch, struggles to keep the business successful despite Bodley's womanizing. Bodley tries to secure the affections of his latest would-be mistress by "selling" her husband an expensive mink coat at a reduced price, and the stammering Couch must consummate the sale with a straight face. There are suspicious wives, mistaken identities, and scantily clad girls stuffed into closets.
The action takes place in the fourth floor salon of Bodley, Bodley and Crouch, exclusive furriers.

Act 1 Noon on a late September day
Interval
Act 2 Immediately following

 

The Production Team
Stage Manager Barbara Deavin
Prompt Sian Barnard
Light & Sound Martin Day
  David Page
  Clive Holland
  Andrew Preece
Scenic Designer Ray Jackson
Make Up Sandra Straw
  Val Straw
  Marie Evans
Ticket Sales Didda Godson
Front of House Kath Ready
  & Group Members