Move over Mrs.Markham

by Ray Cooney, John Roy Chapman

21

Genres: Plays, Theatre

Paperback

First published February 6, 1999

Reviews

[Lindsay · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not one of these people who is just opposed to farces on principle. I'm really open to liking them; Noises Off makes me laugh out loud every single time. But I end up finding most farces really one-note. If finding contrived reasons for women to end up in their underwear is the only thing that happens, I find that pretty boring. Unfortunately, that's almost exclusively what MOMM does.

[Jessie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s very dated to 1969. And very British. It’s as classic of a farce as a farce can ever be. I read it because I’m helping to costume a community theater production. I enjoyed it very much. Some of the innuendo is so clever and hidden! Classic exchanges in here.

[Kathy Pero · Rating 4 out of 5]

This play is a classic farce, but probably wouldn't play well with today's audiences. Taken with a grain of salt, it's enjoyable, but overly sensitive persons could be offended by its depiction of women and gays.

[Rajat Narula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious!

[Penelope Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great fast paced farce which works well even in modern day. Very funny when you take the time to understand the business.

[Tom Varner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set in an elegant top floor flat in London, MOVE OVER, MRS. MARKHAM is a hilarious play revolving around misunderstandings, mix-ups, and mistaken identities. Philip and Joanna Markham are a very happily married couple. Philip is a well-respected, straight-laced gentleman who publishes children’s books. He works downstairs in an office that he shares with his business partner, Henry Lodge. Even though he is married, Henry is a philanderer and has convinced Philip to let him use their upstairs flat that night to meet his newest conquest. Meanwhile, Joanna is approached by Henry’s wife, Linda. Linda knows about Henry’s unfaithfulness and has decided to have an affair of her own. She convinced Joanna to let her use the flat that night so she can meet the man she is going to cheat on her husband with. In the meantime, Alistair Spenlow, an interior decorator that the Markham’s hired, is in a relationship with Sylvie, the Markham’s au pair, and Alistair and Sylvie are engaged to “test out” the new furniture in the house. In short, it’s madcap hilarity.

[Christine · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not a fan of farces and this is why: They always objectify women. MOMM is no exception.