Review: Laughs keep on rolling

Gillian Avery (Jean) and Colin Hedivan (Henry) plan to make a getaway to sunny Spain in Wanganui Repertory's latest production. Photo/Supplied

Funny Money at Wanganui Repertory Theatre. Reviewed by Maggie Munro

Cleverly written by English farceur Ray Cooney and directed by Troy Taylor, this hilarious comedy takes place in the course of one evening in Henry and Jean Perkins' living room.

Henry, the hero of the piece, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase while travelling home on the London Tube for his birthday - and it contains 750,000.

When Henry discovers his mistake, he is eager to keep the money and flee with Jean to Barcelona, leaving behind his old life.

Jean just wants to have his birthday dinner with their friends and stay home.

What follows next is a series of unexpected and unwanted visitors, confused identities, a splash of police corruption and far too much alcohol for the poor confused Jean.

The laughs and the fun never stop in this rollicking British farce put on by Wanganui Repertory.

Well done to all the cast for their entertaining acting and to the production team for a fun-filled, witty play. Definitely one not to miss.

Funny Money runs until next Saturday, April 5, at 7.30pm. Tickets available from the Royal Wanganui Opera House or by phoning 064390511.