Roots and Wings

By Frank Vickery

Directed by: Robert Crighton

It hasn't been Griff & Ruby's day really. Griff has discovered - in the most dramatic fashion - that their son Nigel is not only a Drag Queen, but Gay.

Hours later, Nigel is in hospital having been involved in a car crash in which his lover, Kevin, has incurred much worse injuries. Robust, sensible Ruby has much to deal with - Nigel's fears, Griff's prejudices and her own confused emotions - and has to use every resource at her disposal to keep the peace, especially as for the first time, she and Griff have come face to face with their "in laws" - Kevin's parents Rita and Vernon.

Many secrets raise their ugly heads and many harsh words are spoken before this sharp eyed, yet compassionate comedy reaches its bittersweet conclusion.