Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade

Twyford Drama is delighted to announce the arrival of its autumn production for 2026.  ‘Home, I’m Darling’, written by Laura Wade, is a witty comedy focusing on a modern-day couple who adopt a strict 1950s lifestyle. It explores how every marriage needs a little fantasy to keep it sparkling, but demonstrates that behind the gingham curtains, being a domestic goddess isn't as easy as it looks... The vintage idyll begins to crumble as the couple try to sustain the fantasy in the face of today’s pressures.

The play is a funny and fascinating exploration of themes of equality and gender dynamics and its Director, Frank Kaye, is  revving himself up for the weeks of rehearsals and set design sessions ahead of him. It will be fascinating to watch the play emerge as it tries to maintain the many dimensions of humour and sadness through personal and political themes, which are sometimes deeply naturalistic and other times, delightfully heightened. 

Frank transitioned into directing after a career as an actor , having achieved his Masters in Directing  at Royal Holloway and undertaken the professional direction of ‘Faustaff’ in Mexico City. He is a talented, long-standing member of Twyford Drama and has directed many plays over the years during his time with the group, including ‘The Merchant of Venice’ and ‘Entertaining Angels’.