September 2026 Play Reading – “The Merry Widower” by Simon Moss

“The Merry Widower” by Simon Moss is a fast-paced comedy in two acts filled with sharp wordplay, misunderstandings, and classic British farce.

When newly widowed Thomas arrives unexpectedly at the home of his son Richard and daughter-in-law Harriet, their orderly life is quickly turned upside down. Free from the constraints of marriage, and expecting a sizeable inheritance, Thomas is determined to enjoy life to the fullest—with plenty of drink, flirtation, and mischief along the way.

A lively, entertaining comedy about family, freedom, and one very determined merry widower.