Comedy. 40-45 minutes. 2-5 males, 2-5 females, 1 either (7 total performers). Suitable for high school and older. First performance royalty: $60. Each additional performance: $35. All licenses include permission to make copies of the script as necessary for production. Professional rights should be negotiated directly with YouthPLAYS at info@youthplays.com.

Premiered at the Trinity Centre (Bristol, UK) by Max Theatre Company.

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It’s hard for a poor 19th century family to hold their heads up, especially as the landlord has just lowered their ceiling. Life is certainly easier for the modern-day family who occupy their home and the amorous dolphin who visits them for dinner. But will a bomb under the kitchen table thwart their quest for ultimate contentment?