Another farce in Kilcullen?

Kilcullen Drama Group is considering Ray Cooney's Funny Money for its autumn production.

Funny Money was one of the many farces written by Cooney. It premièred at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, London, England, in 1994, followed by a successful two-year run in the West End. The author directed his own play and also played the leading part.

The play deals with the adventures -- or misadventures -- of a dull middle-class accountant, Henry Perkins, who accidentally picks up a briefcase of 'hot' money. With just a few days to run with it and build a new life, everything looks suddenly rosy.

But life just never is that simple ...

Vivian Clarke went to London to see the West End production in the company of the late Pat Dunlea. However, they decided that the group had by then performed enough Ray Cooney farces for the time being.

In 2006 the play was made into a movie which stars Penelope Ann Miller and Chevy Chase. Chevy Chase played Henry Perkins. The picture went on to gross $19.50 million worldwide.