Desperate to save her flagging career, fading Hollywood soap star, Rachel Reynard, follows in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds, hoping to achieve the same global success as TV sensation, ‘Welcome to Wrexham’. But while Ryan bought a professional UK soccer club, Rachel is stuck with a community petanque team from Kaiapoi.
When Rachel arrives in Kaiapoi and meets the team, comedy ensues. Cultures clash, romance blossoms and the occasional petanque game is played. Can Rachel help the Kaiapoi Konquerors finally win a match? Can the Kaiapoi Konquerors help save Rachel’s career? There’s a lot to play for!
This play can be set in any town, village or city suburb. The place names, team names and landmarks mentioned can be altered to suit a local production.