Publisher Description

Rachel and Scott are getting married. They are also buying a house together – never the easiest of things to do at the same time. When the house price goes up, their plans for the dream wedding have to be downsized to the local registry office. Rachel's mother, however, has other ideas. What if the family could join forces and make it a wedding to be proud of?With a marquee in the back garden, a hand-me-down dress, the pub band and two fully functioning Portaloos, surely the day will pass without a hitch?A new play from Chris Chibnall, the writer of ITV's smash success Broadchurch, as well as Torchwood.

Author Biography

Chris Chibnall is an English playwright, television writer and producer. He is best known for his work on the science-fiction series Doctor Who, its spin-off Torchwood and his 2013 ITV 8-part detective serial, Broadchurch.

Review

Made me laugh so much I almost fell out of my seat * The Daily Telegraph *
Properly funny yet unexpectedly touching * The Times *

Promotional

The first new play in a decade from Chris Chibnall, the writer of ITV's smash success Broadchurch and Torchwood.

Long Description

'Our Family? Pulling together? That is like my worst nightmare.' Rachel and Scott are getting married. They are also buying a house together - never the easiest of things to do at the same time. When the house price goes up, their plans for the dream wedding have to be downsized to the local registry office. Rachel's mother, however, has other ideas. What if the family could join forces and make it a wedding to be proud of? With a marquee in the back garden, a hand-me-down dress, the pub band and two fully functioning Portaloos, surely the day will pass without a hitch?

Review Quote

"Made me laugh so much I almost fell out of my seat" -- The Daily Telegraph "Properly funny yet unexpectedly touching" -- The Times

Promotional "Headline"

The first new play in a decade from Chris Chibnall, the writer of ITV's smash success Broadchurch and Torchwood.

Competing Titles

Barrow Hill Jane Wainwright 9781849434058 17.95 Oberon Books 02/26/2013 35

Feature

Chibnall's work is extremely popular and full of great audition material.

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