Gin Mummy

On the night of her engagement party, a young Victorian aristocrat comes to terms with what she wants and what her family expects. Also, there is a mummy.

On the night of her engagement party, a young Victorian aristocrat comes to terms with what she wants and what her family expects. Also, there is a mummy.

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Gin Mummy

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  • Wilma Willis Isle: Gin Mummy

    This play is a hilarious modern take on the drawing-room comedy. It manages to feel very classic in presentation while feeling very fresh in its content. I maintain that all genres of theatre would be better with lesbians in it, and I am glad to be proven right. The dichotomy between what society expects and what you desire is explored expertly here. The play is also super funny, which is the number one thing I can say to recommend it.

    This play is a hilarious modern take on the drawing-room comedy. It manages to feel very classic in presentation while feeling very fresh in its content. I maintain that all genres of theatre would be better with lesbians in it, and I am glad to be proven right. The dichotomy between what society expects and what you desire is explored expertly here. The play is also super funny, which is the number one thing I can say to recommend it.

  • Shaun Leisher: Gin Mummy

    Really loved this hilarious riff on the drawing room comedies. Loved the conversation being had about Loved how openly queer this play is and how the characters see heterosexual marriages as a convenient way to get money. This play must be a blast to perform in. I could definitely see this play being really popular with colleges and community theatres.

    Really loved this hilarious riff on the drawing room comedies. Loved the conversation being had about Loved how openly queer this play is and how the characters see heterosexual marriages as a convenient way to get money. This play must be a blast to perform in. I could definitely see this play being really popular with colleges and community theatres.

  • Blyss Cleveland: Gin Mummy

    Set in 1894, "Gin Mummy" is a delightful character-driven drawing room comedy with a contemporary sensibility. There are many laugh-out-loud scenes and the story continues to surprise you as it unfolds. I especially love the ending. Would love to see a full production!

    Set in 1894, "Gin Mummy" is a delightful character-driven drawing room comedy with a contemporary sensibility. There are many laugh-out-loud scenes and the story continues to surprise you as it unfolds. I especially love the ending. Would love to see a full production!

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A diverse cast of eight: five female-identifying, three male-identifying. Family members can be of different races. A variety of body types.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Grinnell College, Year 2025
  • Type Reading, Organization Harrington Center for the Arts, Year 2023
  • Type Reading, Organization An Other Theater Company, Year 2022

Production History

  • Type University, Organization University of South Florida, Year 2025
  • Type University, Organization Utah Valley University, Year 2024
  • Type University, Organization Mesa Community College, Year 2021

Awards

  • Best Original Play
    Zoni Theatre Awards
    Finalist
    2022