Volcanic Eruptions is a new comedy derived from a play which had a successful tour back in the seventies but failed to find a West End stage big enough to accommodate the huge two storey set. Now completely rewritten with a much simplified set and smaller cast. Pure physical farce in the true Feydeau style, inspired by the Liz Taylor / Richard Burton relationship.
Two of the world’s greatest stars, renowned for their explosive on/off marriage, turn up unexpectedly at their favourite French hotel each with a different lover in tow. Chaos ensues.
Questions arise:- Can Pierre Laroche, the harrassed hotelier, keep each from knowing that the other is there? Can his demented staff serve dinner without it ending all over the wall paper? Can the Times newspaper critic be fooled about what is going on? Can the volcanic eruptions be prevented before the evening is over?
Required:- an acrobatic cast and a good supply of heart attack pills.