Performed at the

Maskers' Studio Theatre

on

11^th to 16^th May 2009

Cookery, carnal embrace, chauvinism and cannibalism are the name of the game in Debbie Issit’s spicy take on the love triangle scenario. After twenty years of marriage Kenneth and Hilary now find themselves apart. Kenneth has taken up with another woman, Laura, who is everything Hilary is not - young, slim, attractive and a vibrant free spirit. Increasing suspicions and a web of deceit soon force Kenneth to Leave Hilary. There’s only one problem…Laura can’t cook. Time passes and Kenneth laments the loss of ‘Sunday roasts and haute cuisine, and the comforts of the settled life’. A sudden invitation from the ex is readily accepted but little does Kenneth know what lies in store…

Director's Notes

My first introduction to The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband was during a rather rushed coffee break at school. A spare copy of the play had been left amongst a pile of discarded papers, curiosity got the better of me and low and behold six months later I find myself presenting the play to you.

This play is unique because it tackles two of Britain's favourite obsessions; food and sex. It shows in a personal way, through the characters interaction on stage, how food and sex are a large part of our psyche.

In the context of the play these elements become a dangerous combination both physically and mentally. The characters explore the way that obsession with food and sex can lead to the ultimate sacrifice! This is a mix of 'fatal attraction' meets Hell's Kitchen'!

This play has been a team effort from start to finish, and my sincere thanks go to all those who have assisted me and to my wife, Sandra, for all her support.

Steve Cosier (Director)

The Ensemble
Hilary	Philippa Burt
Laura	Susannah Lawther
Kenneth	Steve Cosier

For the Maskers
Production Manager	Carl Read
Sound	James Cosier (Technical Guidance - Jamie McCarthy)
Lighting	Lisa Calder (Technical Guidance - Clive Weeks)
Properties	Adam Taussik
Prompt	Harry Tuffill
Publicity and Programme	Anja McCloskey
Box Office	Christine Baker
Marketing	Angela Stansbridge
Printing	Geoff Wharam
Photography	Clive Weeks

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