{"id":5887,"date":"2026-05-31T17:29:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T17:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexandraplayers.org.uk\/?page_id=5887"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:49:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:49:58","slug":"2026-john-godbers-happy-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alexandraplayers.org.uk\/?page_id=5887","title":{"rendered":"2026 | JOHN GODBER’S “HAPPY FAMILIES”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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CAST & CREW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DIRECTED BY
<\/strong>Mark Higgins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAST<\/strong>
Jonathan Finlay as John
Alex Odams as Dot
Keith Hartley as Vic
Felicity Blair as Liz
Deborah Pike as Doris
Jackie Hartley as Edna
Kirsty Giancola as Rebecca
Lee Copp as Jack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, STAGE MANAGER &
BACK PROJECTION OPERATOR<\/strong>
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LIGHTING DESIGN, OPERATOR & BACK PROJECTION DESIGNER<\/strong>
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SOUND DESIGNERS
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SOUND OPERATOR<\/strong>
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WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does it really mean to be a “Happy Family?”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this hilarious and heartfelt comedy, acclaimed playwright John Godber<\/strong><\/em> turns his attention to the ups and downs of family life. Through a series of recognizable characters, awkward encounters and laugh-out-loud moments, the play explores the tensions, misunderstandings and enduring bonds that connect us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blending sharp observation with genuine warmth, Happy Families captures the everyday dramas that unfold behind closed doors, reminding us that every family has its secrets, its squabbles and its stories to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funny, touching and wonderfully relatable, this is a comedy that will leave audiences laughing one moment and reflecting the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join The Alexandra Players this October for a delightful evening of comedy, warmth and John Godber’s unmistakable insight into family life.<\/em> \ud83c\udfad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CAST & CREW DIRECTED BYMark Higgins CASTJonathan Finlay as JohnAlex Odams as DotKeith Hartley as VicFelicity Blair as LizDeborah Pike as DorisJackie Hartley as EdnaKirsty Giancola as RebeccaLee Copp as Jack PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, STAGE MANAGER &BACK PROJECTION OPERATORTo Be Announced LIGHTING DESIGN, OPERATOR & BACK PROJECTION DESIGNERTo Be Announced SOUND\u2026<\/p>\n

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