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15 Minute Drama: Where'd You Go Bernadette?

Miranda Richardson

Lydia Wilson

Richard Laing

Madeleine Potter

Laurel Lefkow

Don Gilet

Sam Alexander

Patrick Brennan

Susie Riddell

Christine Absalom

Maria Semple

Miranda Davies

Emma Harding

15 Minute Drama: Where'd You Go Bernadette?: Episode 1

Where'd You Go Bernadette?

Episode 1

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Maria Semple's comic novel. 15-year-old Bee calls in her parents' promise of a present.

4 Extra Debut. When 15-year-old Bee wins perfect grades, she calls in her parents' promise of a present. Starst Miranda Richardson.

Maria Semple's brilliantly comic debut novel about misplaced genius and mother-daughter love, starring Miranda Richardson, Lydia Wilson, Richard Laing and Madeleine Potter. 

When 15 year old Bee wins perfect grades, she calls in her parents' promise of a graduation present of 'anything she wants'. This turns out to be a family trip to Antarctica - a prospect that will challenge her mother Bernadette's agoraphobia and social reclusiveness. 

CAST:

Bernadette ..... Miranda Richardson
Bee .... Lydia Wilson
Elgin .... Richard Laing
Audrey .... Madeleine Potter
Soo Lin .... Laurel Lefkow
Marcus Strang .... Don Gilet
Ollie-O/ Jacob .... Sam Alexander
Paul Jellinek .... Patrick Brennan
Helen/ Gwen Goodyear .... Susie Riddell
Dr Kurtz .... Christine Absalom

Other parts played by members of the company.

Adapted by Miranda Davies
Produced/ directed by Emma Harding

About the author: Maria Semple has written for television shows including Arrested Development, Mad About You, and Ellen. She lives with her family on an island off Seattle. This is her first novel.

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Maria Semple's brilliant comic debut novel about misplaced genius and mother-daughter love

Maria Semple's brilliantly comic debut novel about misplaced genius and mother-daughter love, starring Miranda Richardson, Lydia Wilson, Richard Laing and Madeleine Potter. Directed by Emma Harding

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