An intriguing domestic comedy about a  Vancouver family of British heritage who
find they may have some unexpected relatives on the other side of the border.

"A delightful comedy with a dash of murder mystery thrown in for good measure."
Surrey Now

"Well constructed and its dialogue  works perfectly . . .  very well done British light
comedy . . . reminded me of shows like THE GOOD LIFE."
Victoria Playwriting Contest

When the dynamic Nicholas White dies after a career that took him all over the globe, he leaves his married daughters in charge of the family finances.  The responsibility of caring for their mother falls to Penelope and her husband, and renovations get underway to provide a suite for the elderly widow.  However, as the work begins, some startling documents come to light that suggest the father's years in the US were not simply spent accumulating wealth.  In the chaos that ensues, a lot more than the family home undergoes renovations!

 World Premiere, August 4, 2003

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RENOVATIONS was first presented by Vagabond Players on August 4, 2004 at the Bernie Legge Theatre, New Westminster.  The play was directed by Elizabeth Elwood and produced by Jacqollyne Keath.  The first production included the following cast of characters:

Jonathon Tudge...........................................George Kopf
Penelope Tudge..............Isabel Mendenhall, Yvonne Arnason
Marjorie Hopkins...........................................Karen Lindh
David Hopkins.................................................Luke Day
Jane Hopkins.................Tallulah Burton, Jennifer_Lee Gunson
George Wood............................................Ryan Johnson
Mark Holdom.............................................Garey Carlson
Stephanie Keane....................................Georgia Thorburn
Ernie.........................................................Des Renard
The Maids.....Janet Evens, Tallulah Burton, Jennifer-Lee Gunson