Details

For Frank and Marlene the good old days have gone. Now there's no pound in the purse, no bread in the bin, and not light in the lamp. The world doesn't care, until Marlene hits on the sensational idea of staging a siege. The police and TV cameras duly arrive, as does a delicious packed lunch, but sooner or later sieges have to end.. Under its original title 'Gas and Candles' this sparkling comedy had a smash hit with a the actress Carmen Silvera, followed by a successful TV adaptation for the BBC. The critics called it a 'gem of comedy' full of 'punch, warmth and wit' and the hilarious and unexpected climax guarantees a captivating night's entertainment not to be missed.

Cast/Performers

Margaret Ashcroft, John Clegg, Philip Dunbar

Creatives/Company

Author: David Henry Wilson
Director: Ian Masters
Design: Jacqueline Hutson
Costume: Jane Kidd
Lighting: Roslyn Nash