This comedy involves two homes (combined in a single set), three couples and action that occurs simultaneously on two successive evenings. Debut director Gemma Mabeley managed to make sense of the convoluted situation for the audience although at three hours some judicial pruning might have been done.
One of the spouses in two of the couples uses a third couple as their alibi for adultery. In turn this third couple is invited to both homes for dinner on consecutive nights.
The six actors each contributed to an enthusiastic reception by the audience. Frank (Simon Woodison) was suitably boring as the husband who fails to understand the situation. His wife, Fiona, (Melanie Smith) demonstrated exasperation whilst keeping cool and distant. As a lover, Bob (Tim Tayler) appeared loutish whilst suspicious spouse Teresa (Julia Piper) was loud and complaining. Ambitious and confused William (Nick Campkin) and meek Mary (an outstanding Julie Bowring) completed the talented cast.
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