Half Seven on a Thursday Author:Roisin Meaney In life, there's no such thing as a dress rehearsal... When Edward Bull agrees to direct the amateur production of Death by Dying, he thinks it will take his mind off his wife's recent affair. However, he is soon to discover that all the real drama is taking place off stage. Among his cast there is Maria, trapped in a loveless marriage to an old... more »er man, and her sister Ellen, scarred after a tragic motorbike accident. There's handsome, charming Robert, who glides through life, there's outspoken Theo, gentle Harry and independent Judith, each with their own stories. As the weeks pass their lives intertwine, until opening night draws near...« less