Mary Broome: A Comedy, in Four Acts

Set in a comfortable suburban villa, the play follows the jittery preparations for a wedding that promises more chatter than calm. Edgar Timbrell, a self‑aware young man in tweeds, nerves the household with his obsession over dress and ceremony, while his sister‑in‑law Sheila dreams of a flawless celebration—complete with a perfect tea caddy and a flawless best man. Their sisters Ada and the sensible housemaid Mary drift through parcels and polite requests, each adding a layer of witty observation to the growing frenzy.

Enter Leonard, a handsome yet oddly detached suitor whose flirtatious manners and artistic pretensions stir both admiration and irritation. As the characters spar over etiquette, expectations, and the very notion of a “delightful reality,” the comedy spins a gentle satire of middle‑class anxieties and the romantic idealism that fuels them. Listeners will enjoy the lively banter and charming misunderstandings that set the stage for a lively, character‑driven farce.