SET in the 1960s a group of men gather at the home of their divorcee friend Oscar to play poker.

Felix arrives late following the breakdown of his marriage and Oscar persuades him to stay rather than kill himself.

The two settle down to non-married bliss - or not!

The curtains opened to a wonderful set designed by Brian Buck, perfectly setting the scene. The overall attention to detail and direction was excellent.

The first half-hour did not live up to initial expectations with forgotten words, wandering accents and a lack of pace. However, the play managed to redeem itself with its two leads - Oscar (David Balfour) and Felix (Neville Green).

The two sparked off each other and acquitted some lengthy dialogues with opposing personalities and amusing gestures and expressions.

The second half picked up considerably.

Overall a good production, let down by being under rehearsed.