Photos courtesy of Abbie Dodd Photography
Quirky, Farcical Fun Kicked Off CastAways’ 2026 Season
April 17th and 18th saw audiences delighted by a comedy play by Robert Scott and directed by Ian Dodd, “Above And Beyond”. Welcome to Smith and Jones Bookstore! It’s in the middle of nowhere with nothing for miles, except a curry house, and surely no one buys books anymore?!? However, this bookshop is not all it appears to be! Mortimer and Philomena run it, along with their typical teenage son, Alexus.
However, there is nothing typical about these three, nor the bookstore that is actually a hotel for visitors from thousands of light years away. Currently visiting is a serial “Karen”, Hoffenstoffen, who has nothing but complaints, lovey-dovey couple Mr and Mrs Blowette who may have a surprise in store, a hotel inspector to be feared in Rummage, Mortimer’s cousin Alf who just happens to be green, a famous TV host, Rezendeer, filming a reality series with her assistant, and finally two bungling government agents hunting for aliens, Dee and Ess… what could possibly go wrong!
Audiences were delighted with the comic elements in the performances, with one noting it was like a cross between Faulty Towers and Men In Black! It truly was an out of this world comedy!
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