Perfect Partners
One Act Comedy
- First performed in the SCDA One Act Festival, February 1991
- Winner of the Scott Salver for the best original play in the SCDA One Act Festival
- Winner of the Geoffrey Whitworth Trophy for the best original play in the British One Act Festival
- 59 Productions in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Spain, France, Gibraltar and Ireland. A popular choice for supper theatre.
- Published by Samuel French
Characters (2m 2f)
Edwina: Proprietor of "Perfect Partners" (40+)
Jonathan: Her marital and business partner (40+)
David Murray: A visitor to "Perfect Partners" (25+)
Susan Carter: Another visitor (25+)
The Setting: The office of "Perfect Partners", a less than reputable introduction agency
Running Time: 40 minutes
Synopsis
Edwina and Jonathan Lovelock are about to get a divorce - hardly the best advertisement for "Perfect Partners", the dating agency they run together.
When a prospective client turns out to be a journalist looking to write a blistering exposé on the dating business, Edwina and Jonathan have a battle on their hands. Jonathan is far from being a reliable ally, so Edwina is out on her own…
This is a sparkily amusing play,combining a satirical glimpse of the cynical yet romantic world of dating agencies with a witty and touching personal drama.
