OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Clare Dowling 

• Synopsis

  When Martina and Trish lose their jobs in the local chipper, it's a case of out of the frying pan and into business. They set up a coffee shop together with the help of their boyfriends Derek and Dave, Chris, a would-be musician, and Tony, the gang mouse. Without much help from the banks, they overcome bureaucracy and the venture takes off. The two entrepreneurs are soon juggling careers, relationships, and crises as cracks begin to appear in their friendship.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  4

• Female

  2

• Total

  6

• Cast Notes

  The actors also take on other minor roles.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  11 August 1992

• Producer

  Produced by Glasshouse Productions

• Original Venue

  Project Arts Centre
  

Source Of Information

This information was taken from the original programme and promotional flyer. Additional information regarding rights availability was supplied by a previous director of Glasshouse Productions.