Dear Octopus

by Dodie Smith

performed by BTG January 1955

A Comedy

From far and wide four generations of the family gather to celebrate Charles and Dora Randolph's golden wedding anniversary. It is largely Dora's loving wisdom that makes this momentous occasion a chance for a few of her scattered brood to regain, within the security of the home, a new strength of purpose. All join that evening in toasting `The Family' - that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape nor, in our innermost hearts, ever quite wish to.