A PLAY for XMAS
Having spent too much time watching the umpteenth repeat of a Morecambe & Wise Xmas Special I have been stirred to embark on the production of a new Shakespearian tragedy.
My initial outlines for the play are shown below, and collaboration on the script would be welcomed, (but be warned that any nude scenes-inserted purely for artistic reality-should give first rights, on the female lead, to the author. After all, it is my play.
ACT ONE, scene 1
Early November. The pavement on a very busy road outside a very upmarket lingerie shop.
Large lorries pass frequently, stirring up clouds of dust. A pigeon has an asthma attack and the shop staff are busy changing the window display into the Xmas display of downmarket lingerie favoured by males for Xmas presents to themselves, which can be displayed on their partners.
The centre piece of the display is a virginally brilliant white negligee set of a diaphanous nature trimmed with an abundance of white feathers.
Mr V passes the shop twice daily on his route to and from work.
Scene 2
Xmas Eve MrVs place of work.
Mr V is trying to convince himself that the fact that that Mrs V so far remains bereft of any Xmas present will not cast any damper on the festivities planned for the following day. Mr V departs on homeward journey.
Scene 3
Xmas Eve Inside a very upmarket lingerie shop.
Mr V is using his credit card and agreeing to gift wrapping (in a very upmarket box at a very upmarket supplement)
ACT TWO, scene 1
Xmas Day morning.
The home of Mr & MrsV. Gifts from under the Xmas tree have been exchanged. Mr V has received a carefully researched gift which shows the love, affection, time generously given into tracking it down etc,etc (& going on forever) which has been input by MrsV.
Mrs V is opening her extravagantly boxed & beribboned gift.
Clouds of dust fall from a decidedly dirty grey garment, diesel fumes perfume the air and copious feathers detach themselves from the transparent material.
Any help in developing the script would be welcome, especially if it related to any means of redemption.
Warming the Bed
