Filumena

Filumena has lived with Domenico for twenty five years, but is to be thrown over for a younger woman. So she pretends to be dying and inveigles him into a ‘deathbed marriage’. When he proves the marriage to be null and void, she informs him she has three grown sons which she has supported by stealing from him – and that one of them is his (she won’t say which). He tries vainly to discover his true son – but even when he ‘remarries’ Filumena, she keeps the secret – otherwise he would favour ‘the true son’ over the other two. Eventually Domenico agrees with her and as the play ends they’re fully reconciled, with every promise of happiness before them.
A beautifully heart warming play that provides a satisfying and enjoyable nightÂ’s entertainment.


Cast List – Filumena

Filumena – late 40s. Working class background. Known a hard life but has maintained a youthfulness. Strong and decisive

Domenico – 50s. Well built, successful businessman, affluent. Womaniser

Rosalia – 60s or 70s. Has known Filumena since she was a girl. Lives in the house with Filumena and Domenico

Alfredo – 50s or 60s. Domenico’s servant and faithful friend

Diana – Snobbish, late 20s. Domenico’s lover

Lucia – Maid to Domenico. Attractive, good natured. 20s

Nocella – Ordinary insignificant lawyer of 40

Umberto – Studious, straightforward, observant young man, 20s. Filumena’s son

Riccardo – Charming, elegant, 20s. Filumena’s son

Michele – Plumpish, jovial, plumber, 20s. Filumena’s son


Audition dates – Sunday May 4,2–5 pm
Monday May 5,7.30 pm