This earthy and affectionate comedy is rooted in the salty working class life of Hull-born Richard Bean’s hometown. It uses the ingenious, time-shift techniques of an Ayckbourn or a Priestley in a portrait of idealised love and the realities of marriage.
It’s love’s young dream as shy 1950s newlyweds, Irene and Eddie, arrive at their posh Honeymoon Suite in the best hotel on Bridlington front. They’re thrilled by the fitted carpets, the ensuite bathroom and the king-size bed. But what happens when the youthful passion fades?
Superbly orchestrated staging takes us back and forth in time to chart the progress of their 50-year marriage. What will remain of their love? Will it survive? Or will it become as threadbare as the hotel suite they shared so long ago?
Directed by Tim Luscombe whose productions of Intimate Exchanges were a huge hit at the New Vic in 2006.
“a real delight”
The Express
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