Written in 1963, there is nothing dated about the dynamics of newlyweds living in less than salubrious conditions, with an interfering mother.

The play has an air of emotional wisdom, but mainly it’s just amusing.

Aila McVey (Corrie) and Michael Leckie (Paul) play the young lovers who find that living with challenging circumstances (and each other) does not always make for marital harmony.

The rowing and making up felt like eavesdropping on a neighbour, it was so convincing.

Speaking of neighbours, Eric Petterson (Victor) was exuberant and nutty, in sharp contrast to Lucy Moore (Ethel), the mother!

Her face perfectly expressed her inner dialogue, which was a window of duplicity and very, very funny.

The set and props showed excellent attention to detail, as did the lighting, which all aided the transportation into the lives of the characters.

Quip-laden and with great direction (Alec Walters), this show elicited snorts and chuckles from the start.

Rebecca Case