The REMO Players - Boeing Boeing (1970) |
I remember there
being seven doors on this set, and
continuity had to be spot on.
As one of Bernard's girlfriends left the stage another one came
on through one of the
other doors.
Jackie Homfray in Publicity shot |
Jackie, Janet and Linda in Publicity shot. |
All on stage together |
Bernard, a successful Parisian architect, juggles three flight attendant fiancées: an American woman (Janet), a French woman (Jaqueline) and a German woman (Judith). He tracks their airlines' timetables, and his long-suffering housekeeper, Bertha, reluctantly resets the menus and bedroom decor depending on the arrivals and departures. Bernard has been successful at convincing each woman that she is the only one.
Bernard's old school friend Robert arrives unexpectedly, and Bernard proudly explains to his wide-eyed visitor how he makes his busy romantic schedule run smoothly. Unfortunately for Bernard, a new, faster Boeing jet has been introduced, changing the timetable. Weather delays occur, and complications arise when the women's behaviour does not match Bernard's careful planning.
Robert steps in to help Bernard by keeping one or more of the women busy as they arrive ahead of (or behind) schedule. It becomes more and more difficult for Bernard, Bertha and Robert to keep the women separate once they all arrive, and the lies told become more and more difficult to reconcile. Bertha becomes exhausted and threatens to quit.
The Cast |
Played by |
Bernard |
..Mike Neil |
Bertha, Bernards Maid |
..Liz (Linda) Sadler |
Robert, Bernards friend |
..Dave Mobley |
Janet, an Air Hostess |
..Jacqui Homfray |
Jacqueline, an Air Hostess |
..Janet Moulton |
Judith, an Air Hostess |
..Linda Cotterill |
PRODUCTION TEAM |
|
Produced by | Walter Jones |
Stage Manager | Dennis Whitmore |
Lighting | Tony Pettet |
Sound FX | Bob Tame |
Decor | Les Thompson |
Properties | Kate Powell, Susan Falle |
Continuity | Anne Turner, Lewis Roberts |
Wardrobe | Mary Doughty |
Stage Assistants | Val Macness, Janet Banks |
Set Construction | The Company | Publicity | Dave Mobley |
Photographs | Doug Cresswell |
Front of House | Ron Willcocks |