Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade

Home, I’m Darling is a provocative comedy written by Laura Wade in 2018. The play follows Judy, a modern woman who chooses to live as a 1950s housewife, complete with vintage clothing, decor, and traditional gender roles.

While her husband, Johnny, initially plays along with this lifestyle experiment, cracks begin to appear as the financial and emotional costs of maintaining this fantasy become apparent. The play cleverly examines nostalgia, gender roles, and the gap between an idealized past and the reality of contemporary life.