Born Eduardo Passarelli, he was the son of Neopolitan actors and made his own start at the age of thirteen when he joined Eduardo Scarpetta’s Neopolitan group. He and his brother Peppino and his Sister Tina de Filippo teamed up in 1932 to star in their own troupe. The following year they brought their unique style to films. He went on to write and adapt many famous plays such as Napoli Millionaria and Filumena Masturano. He died in 1984.

Saturday, Sunday, Monday was first translated in 1974 for the National Theatre and starred Laurence Olivier and Joan Plowright. Known as the best ‘smelling’ show in town due to the Sunday ragu being cooked live on stage during the first act and eaten during the second act, it is perhaps one of de Filippo’s most famous plays. A hilarious comedy about an extended family from Naples who gather together every Sunday for Donna Rosa’s legendary ragu. This particular Sunday trouble has been brewing and a good old family row is needed to clear the air.

Playing these larger than life characters are the 59th Student Group last seen in Henry V, their March Studio production. Come and see what I believe will to be one of the most exciting and talented casts I have ever worked with. You will not be disappointed. This will be a great vehicle for their talents.

Mark Fitzgerald