Don't Rock The Boat

In a wild ride down the Thames, the tranquil river waters turn into a storm in a teacup as Robin Hawdon’s brilliant comedy unfolds!

Picture this. Brash, self-made property tycoon Arthur Bullhead is on a mission to seal the deal of his dreams. But instead of a boardroom, he chooses the quirky setting of his converted riverside barge, the Bunty, for a weekend getaway with the local planning committee chairman and his unsuspecting family.

Little do they know, Bullhead’s idea of a relaxing weekend involves more chaos than calm. With personalities clashing like bumper cars at a fairground, the stage is set for a comedy of errors. Bullhead’s shady business tactics clash with the straight-laced Coombes family’s morals faster than you can say “high tide.”

As the weekend unfolds, Bullhead’s antics leave the Coombes in knots, with his offer dangling like a carrot on a fishing line. But will they take the bait, or will they stage a mutiny on the Bunty?! With Bullhead’s skittish wife Mary and rebellious daughter Shirley adding fuel to the fire, it’s a recipe for hilarity that’ll leave you in stitches!

All Tickets (unless otherwise specified) include a Two-Course Meal in our restaurant before the show.

FOR MATINEE PERFORMANCES:

Restaurant open and serving lunch from 12.00pm – 1.15pm

Performance starts 2.15pm

Performance finishes at approximately 4:45pm

FOR EVENING PERFORMANCES

Restaurant open and serving dinner from 6.00pm – 7.15pm

Performance starts 8.15pm

Performance finishes at approximately 10:45pm

Show Only Matinees (NO FOOD) – Don’t Rock the Boat – Bar open from 12pm, Show Starts at 2pm, Show finishes at approximately 4:30pm

Thursday 7th August

Thursday 14th August

Thursday 4th September

The show will finish at around 4.45pm for matinees and around 10.45pm for evening shows.

Cast List

Francesca Barrett – Shirley Bullhead

Hannah Brown – Wendy Coombes

Rachel Fielding – Carol Coombes

Harry Gostelow – John Coombes

Melanie Gutteridge – Mary Bullhead

Steven Pinder – Arthur Bullhead

Creatives

Director – Sally Hughes

Set Designer – Jackie Hutson

Costume Designer – Natalie Titchener

Lighting Designer – Graham Weymouth

Sound Designers – Henry Horn and Graham Weymouth

Casting Director – Kate Plantin CDG