Rookery Nook: A Farce in Three Acts

by Ben Travers

Gerald rents Rookery Nook where his wife, Clara, will join him later. He is agreeably surprised by a pretty stranger called Rhoda who comes running to him for protection against her irascible German stepfather. Gerald allows her to stay in one of the bedrooms but as she is clad only in pyjamas, it is vital to conceal her presence from nosy neighbours. Rhoda gets herself some clothes just in time before Clara arrives but Gerald has some difficulty in convincing Clara of his innocence.

Genres: Plays, Drama

130 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1923

Reviews

[Charlie Lee]

I started reading Rookery Nook half expecting some dull Noel Coward-esque drawing room bollocks. I was pleasantly surprised to see swathes of interesting characterisation, well-paced plot, and lots of humour. I'd actually go and pay to watch this live, which I can't say for most of Coward's comedies/farces (with the exception of Blithe Spirit). Looking forward to reading some of his other work, although I've heard this is his best.

[Sandra Hooke]

If you like farces this is frightful.

[Richard]

I read this and also saw a stage production. It was reminiscent of Oscar Wilde as well as Moliere.