All’s well that starts badly by Jean-Pierre Martinez
Alice and Luke have been waiting for years to adopt a baby. Finally, the big day has arrived. The social worker from the Child Welfare agency is expected any minute for a final visit to assess the stability of their relationship, their motivation to adopt, and the child’s future living conditions. But disaster strikes as Alex isn’t home which risks jeopardising everything. Fred must find a way to handle this delicate situation, made worse by a sudden plumbing emergency. Unless the arrival of the plumber provides part of the solution …
Original title in French : Tout est bien qui commence mal
Translation in English by the author
Cast: 5 characters
This version has been written for one man and four women but by changing a few lines and the names of some characters, it can be adapted to fit a variety of genders. Other possible castings for this play include: 5 women, 2 men and 3 women, 3 men and 2 women.
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A play written in November 2022
A play created in Saint-Paul-de-Vence the 24th of June 2023
Translation in Spanish : Bien está lo que mal empieza (translation by the author)
Translation in Portuguese: Bem está o que mal começa (translation by the author)
Translation in Czech by Jaromír Janeček : Vše je dobré, co špatně začíná
Old Baby, the song
Original French Song Inspired by the Play
Lyrics and music: Jean-Pierre Martinez
This song may be used, without obligation, as part of a stage production, upon simple request to the author and without any additional fees.
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