The words sexy, hilarious and side splitting describe Ian Dickens production of The Tart and the Vicar’s Wife. Written by Joan Shirley this is a story about Glenda Parry, played by Linda Armstrong, who was once a glam ‘exec’ wife to husband Robert Parry (played by Marcus Hutton) who was a successful businessman.
After surviving a car crash intact, Robert devoted himself to God and became a vicar, and soon after he leaves to attend a four week seminar. Glenda finds it hard to adapt to her new lifestyle and is struggling to make ends meet. The ‘credit crunch’ is also affecting her friends and so they all think of ways to earn money.
Joe Carpenter, played by Matt Healy has moved into the village and is a millionaire lottery winner. He visits the vicar in hope he can exorcise ‘Moaning Minnie’ out of his new home, but instead meets Glenda and her friends who burden him with their financial problems. He discovers how far the ladies will go to make money. With the vicar away the ‘tart’ can play!
With a great set by Wellington Productions, overall this was a brilliant light hearted comedy with comical appearances by the vicar’s currate played by Daniel Crowder. Other stars include: Sarah Jane Buckley, Marcus Hutton, Danielle Johnson, Nicola Weeks and Suzie Chard. I rate this production with a well deserved 5/5.