November/December 2022 Production

It Runs in the Family

Written by Ray Cooney
Directed by Linda Harris

Synopsis

Dr Mortimore, is reaching the pinnacle of his career and is hoping for a knighthood once the Ponsonby lecture is successfully delivered. But the doctor’s final preparations are interrupted by the arrival of Leslie, an emotional young woman, and her mother, Jane Tate. Turns out Leslie is his daughter from a fling with Nurse Tate eighteen years ago and Leslie is intent on finding Dad, today!  Mayhem ensues from the elaborate lies and farcical antics to keep various people apart and Dr Mortimer’s career, and marriage to Mrs Mortimore intact.