Chip off the Block is a hilarious comedy by actor Gerry Hinks, where a tangled web becomes even more tangled.
Opus Theatre Company has built a solid reputation for staging plays of a high acting standard and has become a regular visitor to The MET Studio.
Its latest production, Chip off the Old Block, sees Roger Hallam promoted to Chief Executive UK by his American employers Planet Avionics Inc. He lives in suburban London with his wife Jenny and his father, retired brain surgeon, David. Roger lives for his job, while Jenny longs for a family, and David longs for peace and to be allowed to do his crossword puzzle.
Into this family circle comes Drew, a young 19-year-old executive sent over from America to learn something about the English way of life.
At the earliest opportunity he reveals to Roger the main reason for his visit and Roger decides not to let Jenny know the details - just yet!
However, when Jenny overhears a conversation between David and Drew she puts two and two together and arrives at a shocking conclusion and demands the immediate expulsion of the boy from her home.
In desperation, Roger tells her who Drew really is. In no time at all the tangled web becomes even more tangled and before the final curtain Drew has one last surprise.
Chip off the Block is playing at the Lichfield Garrick from Wednesday 18 May to Saturday 21 May at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £14 (£10 for students) and can be booked online at www.lichfieldgarrick.com or by calling the Box Office on 01543 412121.
