- Playwright – Alan Ayckbourn
- Location – Harrogate Theatre Main Stage
- Director – Sylvia Iveson
Cast
- Ernest – Brian Foster
- Delia – Judith Simpson
- Nick – Stuart Kellett
- Jan. – Gill McVey
- Malcolm – Paul Dunstan
- Kate – Jenny Antram
- Trevor – Steve Hadi
- Susannah – Alissa Reilly
Ernest and Delia are celebrating their wedding anniversary with pilchards on toast in bed after a disastrous meal out.
Malcolm and Kate, in their bedroom, are preparing for a house warming party.
Nick is in his bed nursing a bad back whilst his wife, Jan, prepares to go to the party without him.
Trevor and Susannah weave chaotically in and out of all three bedrooms, whilst trying to sort out their horrendous marital difficulties.