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Life and Beth

by Alan Ayckbourn

Samuel French Ltd

Paperback/Drama 96 pages English Apr 29, 2016

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It's Christmas, and Beth Timms is mourning the recent death of her health and safety officer husband, Gordon. Beth's sister-in- law Connie and son Martin have come to stay, determined to ensure that she should have a stress-free Christmas, but between Connie's drinking problem and Martin's unspeaking and emotionally volatile girlfriend Ella, their intentions prove to be short-lived. Only David, the local vicar, provides Beth with any comfort, but when he says a prayer for her bereavement he unwittingly summons Gordon's ghost to return to the family home. Gordon has been busy implementing health and safety measures in the afterlife and is now determined to stick around to help Beth manage her affairs. It soon becomes apparent, however, that his return is not altogether welcome. "... comic and touching ..." - Michael Billington, Guardian
Author:
Alan Ayckbourn
Publisher:
Samuel French Ltd
Publication Date:
Apr 29, 2016
Number of pages:
96 pages
Language:
English
Binding:
Paperback/Drama
ISBN-10:
0573112223
ISBN-13:
9780573112225