Synopsis
Charles has never met his Brazilian aunt Donna Lucia, but when she decides to visit, she provides the perfect excuse for him and his friend Jack to invite Kitty and Amy to visit. Unfortunately, Donna Lucia telegraphs to say she cannot come leaving Jack and Charles so desperate for a chaperone that they persuade a friend, Lord Fancourt Babberley, to take her place. He has to cope with the two young ladies, a couple of amorous gentlemen and even the real Donna Lucia who arrives with the love of his life, all the time trying to get used to wearing a dress and a wig.
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Reviews
Emil Wolk’s physical production saw Michael Sheen steal the laughs in his 1994-95 production, which provided much festive cheer… Michael Sheen, as the phoney Charley’s Aunt, is a splendid cross between Queen Victoria and Old Mother Riley
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Creative Team & Cast
Director: Emil Wolk
Playwright: Brandon Thomas
Peta Lily: Donna Lucia D’Alvadorez
Michael Sheen: Lord Fancourt Babberley
Dominic Rowan: Jack Chesney
Ian Puleston-Davies: Charles Wykeham
Claire Skinner: Kitty Verdun
Hermione Norris: Amy Spettigue