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See it if English comedies, and Ayckbourn in particular, make you laugh.

Don't see it if Honestly, I can't think of a reason to not see it. Read more

See it if Amusing, clever satire, funny farce and social commentary all at the same time. Inventive and fun.

Don't see it if Has a nasty edge. A little slow by today's comedy standards.

See it if excellent script, very British. Mostly great acting, never going below good

Don't see it if The last act feels a little superfluous. Read more

See it if you enjoy a well-paced, solidly acted Alan Ayckbourn play. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Don't see it if you need big sets. This is a very condensed production

See it if ur up for a skillfully played anti-holiday dramedy/farce in which 3 middle class couples reverse social status over 3 Xmases in 70s Britain.

Don't see it if u expect this to be a frivolous, knee-slapping British farce [It's a funny play but w/serious political overtones & an implicit malaise]. Read more

See it if You are a fan of British humor. This was a bit dark, with lots of physicality. It reminded me of As Time Goes By, the sitcom with Judi Dench

Don't see it if You want to see something edgy, modern or updated. Read more

See it if you want to see a play by a major mid-20th Century English playwright; you enjoy British farce--even when it isn't particularly well acted.

Don't see it if you expect this to be as good as the original or as good as the revival of 'Noises Off" a few years back. Read more

See it if you want to return to the aspirational 1970's where everyone believed in themselves on the surface while hopping to find it deeper within.

Don't see it if you want a full performance of this very well written play which needs better ensemble work than this cast is giving it.