The Honeymoon: A comedy in three acts

A light‑hearted comedy unfolds in a tiny seaside hotel, where the newlyweds Flora and Cedric spar with affectionate teasing over tea. Their banter, full of playful impatience and lingering kisses, sets a breezy tone that captures the thrill of early marriage. As the sun streams through a modest garden window, the couple’s charm is matched by a cast of quirky relatives and staff, from a stern novelist mother‑in‑law to a sardonic husband and an eager young Swiss waiter.

The first act introduces a vivid tableau of personalities: the glamorous yet humorless Mrs. Reach Haslam, her dutiful husband, and their two very different sons—one a celebrated aviator, the other a impulsive youth. Their interactions promise witty misunderstandings and gentle ribbing, all framed by the genteel atmosphere of a Victorian‑styled sitting room. Listeners can expect a cascade of clever repartee and the occasional romantic flutter, making this three‑act farce a charming portrait of love and family dynamics.