Slug and LETTUCE

Was Sharon’s marriage worth saving? Oh yes it was!

Linda Lewis

It was the night when the roles for the forthcoming panto would be finalised. Due to a lack of experienced male actors, Sharon had been asked to play Slug, one of the Ugly Sisters. She was hoping her husband Vincent could be persuaded to play Lettuce. As the director turned to him, she held her breath. ‘Vincent, I’d like you to play one of the Ugly Sisters, opposite your wife. What do you think?’ Sharon wasn’t surprised when Vincent shook his head. ‘Thanks, Jack, but I’d rather not. I’m not sure it’s me.’ ‘I understand your reluctance,’ the director replied. ‘The problem is, we have some new people coming along. I could ask one of them, but the role needs somebody with acting experience. The panto may be called Cinderella…

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