Exeter Drama Company

Community Theatre

Just the Ticket

In the comedy Just the Ticket, by John Waterhouse, Harry is a zealous traffic warden.

One of his great hobbies is collecting stuffed birds and this is a causes of friction between him and his wife, Ethel.Harry’s daughter, Ruby, is engaged to Gerald who unfortunately has an allergy to the birds.

Harry’s hobby seemingly pays off when he returns home with an owl which they discover is stuffed with money. However, the case is investigated by Inspector Travers who discovers Harry has been spending stolen money and he is led off to the police station. Throughout it all, Mrs Cord, Ethel’s Mum, makes comment and munches on biscuits.

Compare with Just the Ticket from 1977

Ethel Lovelock Jenny Trace
Mrs Cord (Gran) Wendy Montgomery
Ruby Lovelock Tracey Monaghan
Harry Lovelock Malcolme Littler
Gerald Rumbelow Martin Nelson
Mr Travers Andy Smith
Directed by Denise Hill
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