Bang Bang!
John Cleese wrote a hilarious adaptation of the classic French comedy Monsieur Chasse by Georges Feydeau, which resulted in a delicious blend of French Farce and Fawlty Towers.
When Leontine, a respectable society lady, discovers that she’s been hoodwinked by her husband, Duchotel, who’s always pretending to go hunting but really chasing after other ‘prey’, she vows to take revenge on the philanderer. But while Duchotel’s away, his lifelong friend comes calling – and he’s on the hunt too.
Will Leontine get caught in his sights, or instead set a trap of her own?
Secrets unravel as the devilish Duchotel finds himself snared in a door-slamming, trouser-dropping, balcony-climbing night of chaos set amidst the stylish apartments of Paris.
Tessa Peake-Jones became a household name with her role as Raquel in the iconic comedy Only Fools and Horses. Her extensive stage work encompasses the National Theatre and RSC, recent credits include The Winslow Boy and Shirley Valentine.
Tony Gardner first made his name in comedy as part of the award-winning comedy duo Struck off and Die. Since then, he has appeared on TV in roles ranging from My Parents are Aliens to Last Tango in Halifax and on stage in Alan Ayckbourn’s classic Bedroom Farce.
Wendi Peters is most widely known for her role as Cilla Battersby in Coronation Street and has appeared in the West End smash-hit musical BIG.
Presented by DERMOT MCLAUGHLIN PRODUCTIONS LTD and THE EXETER NORTHCOTT THEATRE.
Credits
Playwright: John Cleese (adapted from Georges Feydeau)
Director: Daniel Buckroyd
Cast: Tessa Peake-Jones, Tony Gardner, Wendi Peters
Designer: David Shields
Lighting Designer: David W. Kidd
Praise for Bang Bang!
“Laugh out loud.”
The Stage
“Cleese is a master of surreal British slapstick.”
The Daily Telegraph
