The new comedy by Richard
Harris has opened at the Palace Theatre. Its set portrays
three identical houses on a new suburban executive estate and
we are presented with three separate couples who are to be
overwhelmed by intrusions from a garrulous mother-in-law,
marvellously played by Irene Handl. One of the funniest plays
for a long time, it might as well be called Mum Takes Over in place
of its existing mundane title. Irene Handl is Mrs Hinson;
interfering, lovable, doting and astringent to her daughter-
in-law, and over protective to her son. She turns her short
stay into a take-over bid of the reluctant neighbours,
creating in the process mayhem and high comedy.
