Family and neighbourhood frustrations are the theme of this comedy drama from playwright Richard Harris.
The dominant Mrs Hinson, brilliantly performed by Jane Masters, uses a victim act and just plain spite to battle her daughter-in-law (Maria Barnett) for control of David, her son. Meanwhile David (Mark Cook) creates ever more outrageous stories, and Jennifer retaliates by chucking mother's zimmer frame over the fence.
This well-played trio articulated some of the best dialogue in the play. Obsessive order rules next door as Michael (Andrew Hopkins) sets up a barbecue.
His long-suffering wife Roma (Beverley Oliver) is apparently responsible for the food failing to defrost, the dampness of the charcoal and, ultimately, the non-appearance of most of the guests.
David and Roma rebel, but little changes. The staging, props, and sound are effective.
Occasionally the characterisation slipped and the pace slowed, but this did not detract from an entertaining evening. Runs to Saturday.
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