“It’s dark, it’s hilarious… Has Ayckbourn ever written about class divisions, casual callousness and his other pet topics with such incisive humour? I don’t think so.”
The Times

“An irresistible piece of theatre… [Ayckbourn] proves himself at his sharpest and funniest…”
This Is London

PLAY 10 COMEDY FOR CHRISTMAS

By Alan Ayckbourn

From 26 November 2009
Cast includes Octavia Barron-Martin, Danielle Carter, Teo Gebert, Belinda Giblin, Barry Langrishe, Mark Owen-Taylor
Director Andrew Doyle Designer Claire Moloney Lighting Designer Gavan Swift

A classic comedy of manners, class and kitchen sinks from Britain’s master of satire. 

Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious, irresistible, dark comedy classic concerning three married couples over three Christmas Eves. The social-climbing Hopcrofts in their gadget filled kitchen; the relationship troubled Jackson’s in their neglected fourth floor flat; and the laconic Brewster-Wright’s in their Victorian style home. Add a mad dog, a faulty oven and some inappropriate party games and the result is classic Ayckbourn at his very best.

Approximate running time 2 hours 30 minutes incl. 2 intervals

Performance times vary throughout the week due to the double-up with the production of The Sunset Limited. Please see Calendar for performance dates and times.