Successful Losing the Plot

The society’s production of John Godber’s Losing the Plot was an outstanding success.  The company certainly did not lose the plot in what was a thoroughly entertaining evening at the theatre.
The action revolves around the relationship between husband Jack, an art teacher, and his wife Sally who runs a flower shop. When he has to face the prospect of his life being turned upside down by changes at his school, Jack Munroe walks out on the world he knows in order to get his thoughts straight. He returns unexpectedly three months later to find that his wife Sally has been writing a book – about him – which promises to be a great success. So the scene is set for a neat reversal of roles, with him at the flower shop and his wife being the real bread-winner in the family. Jack seems confused and out of touch with reality, hurt and angry about the book that is being written about him but not quite understanding why. On the other hand, Sally is frustrated and exasperated with him and with her situation, happy that she has finally found recognition in her own right and angry that Jack does not want to encourage her.
Graham Hewitson and Linda McLaren, who played artistic couple Jack and Sally, brought their characters to life in this examination of modern living with all the stresses and strains of everyday life for middle class couples. The action was enhanced by a wonderful set which made the audience feel they were indeed looking into the lives of the hapless couple.