a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn 07.12.93 - 11.12.93
Friends and relatives are gathering to celebrate Christmas with Neville and Belinda. Various children are also there and, though unseen, their presence is always felt. Petty squabbles break out and some not so petty.
The arrival of Clive, a young writer, leads to what momentarily appears to be a tragedy: Clive is shot by trigger happy Harvey who thinks he is a burglar.
Hilarious highlights include a chaotically incompetent puppet show and a midnight love scene that sets off a fearful din among mechanical Christmas toys.
Produced by Hazel Jones by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd
Actors and their Characters
Alistair Brogan Eddie
Chris Coates Clive
Eva Nutland Rachel
Gill Corteen Belinda
Jean Dalby Phyllis
Michael Langan Neville
Roger Goddard Bernard
Sue Nettleton Pattie
Tom Travis Harvey