Good Life (NHB Modern Plays)

Tom and Barbara Good turn their suburban home into a model of self-sufficiency, growing their own fruit and veg, keeping livestock, making their own clothes, and generating their own electricity. Their neighbors, Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, are trying to maintain the status quo. Jeremy Sams' stage play, based on the popular sitcom, reunites the characters for a witty reimagining of a television classic, with a wellyful of laughs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Nick Hern Books

When Tom and Barbara Good embark on a journey to escape the relentless pressures of the rat race, they transform their suburban home in Surbiton into a beacon of self-sufficiency. They cultivate their own fruit and vegetables, nurture livestock in the garden, craft their own garments, and even harness the power of manure to generate their own electricity. This idyllic lifestyle brings them immense joy, but it creates a stark contrast with their neighboring couple, Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, who are fiercely clinging to the status quo of Surbiton.

Jeremy Sams' stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom, based on the writings of John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, brings together the beloved characters, including the mischievous Geraldine the goat, for a comedic adventure. The play cleverly addresses contemporary issues that continue to resonate with audiences, offering a witty reimagining of a television classic. With a delightful abundance of laughter, The Good Life promises to entertain and delight audiences across the globe.

Originally produced by Fiery Angel in 2021, the play was directed by Jeremy Sams and featured an exceptional cast, including Rufus Hound, Preeya Kalidas, Dominic Rowan, and Sally Tatum. The production embarked on an extensive tour of the UK, captivating audiences with its humor and warmth.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839040337