THE CUT OF HER JIB by Kathleen Ruddy
Annabelle Hotel, Paphos
28 November - 7.30pm
Tickets - https://www.soldoutticketbox.com/en/event/the-cut-of-her-jib-2026?fbclid
THE CUT OF HER JIB By Kathleen Ruddy. DIRECT FROM THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE
It’s Hogmanay in Edinburgh. Belinda Crabbs’ husband of thirty years has disappeared. His car has been found at the ferry. His phone has been found on a bridge. And there are some rather suspicious clues about where he might have gone.
Enter Barbara Kelly — Belinda’s outspoken cleaner, recently widowed and considerably less interested in maintaining appearances. Over gin, resentment and a lifetime of putting other people first, the two women begin to unravel the mystery of Kelvin’s disappearance. And discover that perhaps the biggest mystery isn’t where the husband has gone… …it’s how long these women have been waiting to get their own back.
THE CUT OF HER JIB is a dark, funny and highly accessible comedy about marriage, friendship, class, menopause, female independence — and the moment you finally decide you’ve had enough.
There are twists.
There are secrets.
There are inappropriate revelations.
There is plenty of gin.
And there are a considerable number of reasons to suspect that Kelvin may not be coming home.
SOLD-OUT PERFORMANCES AT EDINBURGH FRINGE FEATURED ON THREE FRINGE HIT LISTS EXCEPTIONAL REVIEWS A CERTIFIED FRINGE BANGER — THE LIST.
“Ruddy’s script is a thing of comedic beauty, full of one-liners that cause the audience to hoot and beautifully balanced by that perfectly pitched rage - A funny, joyful and cathartic gem of a play.”
THE LIST
“A joyful, well-performed piece that delivers plenty of laughs while keeping its underlying mystery alive. A thoroughly enjoyable comedy and lively two-hander, packed with well-timed one-liners”
ONE4REVIEW
“This is a belter of a show with fantastic writing and a brilliant cast with a flawless back and forth. It’s so good, and a study in raw female midlife rage. Outstanding!!!!!“
PILLOW TALK
“Simply funny with enough bite beneath the laughter to sharpen its observations on class, marriage and middle age!!”
THE EDINBURGH GUIDE
'A razor-sharp dark comedy wrapped inside a mystery' LouReviews
‘A well-performed dark comedy’
THE DEREK AWARDS
WHO IS IT FOR?
Women LOVE it.
But it is not a “women’s show”.
Edinburgh audiences made that very clear.
It’s a comedy about relationships, marriage, friendship, getting older and discovering who you are when the people you've spent years looking after are no longer your priority.
And Kathleen Ruddy is no stranger to Cyprus audiences, having previously brought Sex, Chips & Ouzo, Death of a Playboy, Spare Ribs, The Devil Wears Primark and Check Your Coupon to the island.
WINNER — SCOTSMAN FRINGE FIRST WINNER — BT AWARD FOR COMEDY
PAPHOS • NICOSIA • LIMASSOL
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THE CUT OF HER JIB
Marriage was already dead. They’re just getting rid of the body.
