The Never-Never Nest
by Cedric Mount
Jack and Jill live comfortably in a house filled with goods bought on instalments. Their uncle discovers that they have acquired almost everything on credit, exposing the dangers of debt and consumerism.
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- Jack and Jill live in a comfortable house.
- Their furniture and household goods are bought on instalments.
- Auntie visits and asks about their possessions.
- Jack and Jill proudly explain their credit purchases.
- Their lifestyle depends on future payments.
- The play satirises consumerism and easy credit.
- The title refers to a home built on never-ending instalments.
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Jack and Jill appear to have a pleasant home, but almost everything they own has been obtained through hire-purchase or instalment schemes.
When their relatives ask questions, Jack and Jill reveal that even their house and other belongings are connected to credit arrangements. They behave as though the debt is harmless because they can pay gradually.
The humour of the play exposes the danger of wanting a comfortable lifestyle without considering the long-term financial burden. The 'nest' is a never-never nest because ownership remains tied to future payments.