When Tom and Barbara Good decide to exchange the pressures of the rat race for an alternative, more sustainable way of living, they set about turning their suburban home in Surbiton into a model of self-sufficiency. They grow their own fruit and veg, keep livestock in the garden, make their own clothes, and even generate their own electricity from manure.

It's the good life for them - but not for Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, who live next door, and are desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo.

Jeremy Sams' stage play, based on the hugely popular sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, reunites the well-loved characters (not forgetting Geraldine the goat) as they get themselves into and out of scrapes - some old, some new, all hilarious.

Tapping into issues that resonate now more than ever, The Good Life is a witty reimagining of a television classic, with a wellyful of laughs that's sure to delight audiences everywhere.

It was first produced by Fiery Angel on an extensive tour of the UK in 2021, directed by Jeremy Sams and starring Rufus Hound, Preeya Kalidas, Dominic Rowan and Sally Tatum.

About the Author
Jeremy Sams is a British theatre director, writer, translator, orchestrator, musical director, film composer, and lyricist. His writing credits include: The Good Life (Fiery Angel, UK tour); A Damsel in Distress (Chichester Festival Theatre); Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (West End and Broadway); the musical Amour (Broadway); and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz (West End and Toronto). He has translated many works for the stage, and has worked widely as a musical director, and composer for stage and screen. John Esmonde (1937-2008) was a writer best known for his work with Bob Larbey. Esmonde and Larbey were the British television comedy scriptwriting partnership behind popular sitcoms during the 1970s and the 1980s such as Please Sir!, The Good Life, Get Some In!, Ever Decreasing Circles, and Brush Strokes. Robert Edward 'Bob' Larbey (1934-2014) was a writer best known for his work with John Esmonde. Esmonde and Larbey were the British television comedy scriptwriting partnership behind popular sitcoms during the 1970s and the 1980s such as Please Sir!, The Good Life, Get Some In!, Ever Decreasing Circles, and Brush Strokes.

Reviews

'Couldn't be more timely... cracking comedy... A feel-good psychedelic 70s trip'

* Broadway World *

'Fans will be pleased to hear that some of the funniest of the Goods' adventures are on offer, while new slants recognise the march of time on the ecology front'

* The Stage *

'Funny and warm and feel-good... a slice of pure nostalgia - whether you were a fan of the TV series of not'

* The Reviews Hub *

'A warm, generous, fun, piece of excellent theatrical comedy that will make you feel good... a happy piece of theatre gold'

* Bristol 24/7 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781839040337
Author Jeremy Sams
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books