Last updated 05:39, Friday, 26 September 2008

My Brilliant Divorce – Carlisle Green Room THE audience loved it - especially the ladies.

This was a one-woman production. Jenny Pike, well known for her comedy performances, surpassed herself in the role as Angela, a middle-aged woman, married for years, and reasonably happy until she discovers her husband Max packing his bags and leaving her for a younger model.

Adding insult to injury, Angela’s only daughter, Veronica, ups sticks and moves in with her boyfriend. Mum is left with only the dog for company.

How does a woman feel when her husband walks out on her?

“Sheer Joy”, according to Angela – a ripple of laughter ran through the audience.

‘Roundhead’ (Angela’s nick name for her husband) was beginning to be a bit of a pain but nevertheless was better than nothing.

Using emotions mixed with comedy and some wonderful one-liners, Angela recalled her three-year journey back to happiness.

The bad times required visits to Dr Sedman, calls to help-lines, therapists, and of course support of friends.

The good times saw her becoming a landlady, finding out that life wasn’t too good in the Max household, and oh yes booking a holiday, where, believe it or not she found love again… with Dr Sedman!

Directing this adult comedy was Gisele Hammond, who has a long and successful history working with Jenny – a partnership that obviously works extremely well for them both.

The next production at the Green Room is The Play’s the Thing from Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18

ANN JONES