Welcome to my comedies

In Belgium my 16 comedies, all written and performed within the last 12 years, lead to over 250 productions. Sofar 5 plays are translated in English. 

I kindly invite you to meet my comedies.
To read a detailed synopsis, learn about decor and characters, please click the title. 

Hilda Vleugels

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OLD BUT NOT WORN OUT ©
Comic  detective in 3 acts for 5 women and 5 men

When  the Spanish baroness, Nana Dolores, returns to the fading Swiss hotel "Im Weissen Nudel", together with a fortune in Swiss Franks she brings detective work. She's being blackmailed. But before this case has been solved another crime occurs. Everyone is a suspect! Who will solve all this? Not just the characters!

COFFEE GROUNDS AND CRYSTAL GAZING ©
Comedie for 4 women, 4 men

Three wives consult a fortune-teller on how the weather will be on their vacation. As they start complaining about their husbands, Madam Blanche calls in a (fake) ghost, who comes up with advice: Ursula, married to a lazy man, should go on strike; Minnie, married to a know-it-all, should act helpless and always agree; Marjan, saddled with a pessimist can either divorce or be a sex-bomb. Then they go on vacation...

SATAN'S LAUNDRY ©
Comedie for 4 women, 4 men, 1 male super

As Satan worries about his reputation, he resorts to a publicity agency, where Cathy - a good and talented yet abused employee - should set up a publicity campaign for him. While Satan makes out his case, he gradually wins Cathy's sympathy and feelings. At the displeasure of her superiors and collegues, the bashful Cathy turns into a decisive woman.  But does that make her happy?...

YOU CAN HAVE HIM! ©
Comedie for 6 women, 3 men

Alice has invited her three daughters and their husbands for a weekend. For whatever the purpose(s) could be, in all respects she counts on their understanding...  For mother's sake, the daughters pretend to be happy, while in fact none of the three marriages is perfect. When Alice proclaims, that dad took off with his secretary, the daughters admit they want to dump their husbands...

CUPID ON WHEELS ©
Comedy for 5 women, 4 men

Valerie sits in a wheelchair. She is smart and witty. Like all teenagers she dreams about romance, about love. Reluctantly she endures her father's love affaires. He is a widower and keeps on bringing along new girlfriends. When her best friend starts bragging about her new boyfriend, Valerie has had enough of it. She wants a lover too!