John van Druten Boeken

Shows how Mama, with the help of her husband and Uncle Chris, brings up the children in their modest San Francisco home during the early years of the century. Mama, a sweet and capable manager, sees her children through childhood, manages to educate them and to see one of her daughters begin her career as a writer. Mama's sisters and uncle furnish a rich background for a great deal of comedy and a little incidental tragedy, while the doings of the children manage to keep everyone in pleasant turmoil.13 women, 9 men

Set in the charming town of Tilling, the story revolves around the comedic rivalry between Lucia, a pretentious social climber, and Miss Mapp, the reigning socialite. As Lucia rents Miss Mapp's house for the summer, their battle for social supremacy unfolds with sharp wit and humor reminiscent of E. F. Benson's original novels from the 1920s and 30s. The stage adaptation captures the essence of their antics, featuring a dynamic cast of six women and five men, showcasing the hilarity of their interactions and misunderstandings.

John van Druten's 1930s workplace drama. First produced in 1931, this new edition marks the acclaimed revival production in London in 2013.