Divorce Me, Darling

by Sandy Wilson

Divorce Me, Darling! is a nostalgic and amusing take-off of the musical comedies of the 1930s and a sequel to The Boyfriend for the 1920s. The charming young pupils of Mme Dubonnet's finishing school who married their respective 'boy friends' now come togther again after ten years of marriage at the Hotel du Paradis in Nice. But the initial euphoria of married life has worn off and as they sing and dance their way through some catchy numbers, events are misconstrued and partners change until everyone wants a divorce.

The situation is finally taken in hand by Mme Dubonnet, alias the cabaret singer Madame K, and her long-lost husband Percy. Having saved the President's life, Percy is re-united with Mme Dubonnet and this sets the trend, nature doing the rest. As the 'girls' return to their husbands, each makes the startling announcement that there are several more happy events pending!.

This hilarious musical was written by Sandy Wilson and first staged at the Players Theatre in London on 9th December 1964, subsequently transferring to the Globe Theatre on 1st February 1965.

Our production of this delightful musical was directed by Joan Pressey; our Musical Director was Mark Ponsford and our choreographer was Julia Watts and our show was staged by the Phoenix Theatre Compnay at the Plaza Theatre in Romsey from Tuesday 9th to Saturday 13th June 1998.

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