Text: Ray Cooney
Director: Thys Heydenrych
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
Dates: 8 - 10 May 2024
Time: 18:30
Venue: Wynand Mouton Theatre
Age restriction: 14L
Hilarious Comedy "Run for Your Wife" Takes the Stage at Wynand Mouton Theatre, UFS Campus.
Prepare for side-splitting laughter and comedic chaos as the UFS Drama and Theatre Arts Department proudly presents "Run for Your Wife" by renowned playwright Ray Cooney. This uproarious farce promises an evening of non-stop entertainment, guaranteed to leave audiences in stitches.
Set against the backdrop of a bustling city, "Run for Your Wife" follows the misadventures of John Smith, a mild-mannered cab driver with a not-so-mild secret - he has two wives! As John desperately tries to juggle his double life, a series of hilarious misunderstandings ensue, leading to a riotous chain of events that will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
Directed by Thys Heydenrych, this production boasts a talented ensemble cast of third -year acting students who bring Cooney's witty dialogue and ingenious plot twists to life with impeccable timing and comedic flair. Audiences can expect a whirlwind of mistaken identities, near-misses, and uproarious antics that will have them on the edge of their seats.
"We're thrilled to bring 'Run for Your Wife' to the stage," says Thys Heydenrych. "It's a timeless comedy that has delighted audiences worldwide for decades. With its fast-paced humour and clever storytelling, it's the perfect evening of entertainment for theatregoers of all ages.
"Run for Your Wife" promises to be a night of pure theatrical escapism, where audiences can leave their worries at the door and immerse themselves in the hilarious world of Ray Cooney's imagination.
Don't miss your chance to experience the laughter and chaos of "Run for Your Wife" at the Wynand Mouton Theatre.
Tickets available at webtickets.co.za or door.
This amateur production of Run for Your Wife is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk