Michael Parr, best known as bad boy Ross Barton in Emmerdale, prospers in the role of the lothario Bob. In the opening of act one, his charm and wit wins over the schoolgirls as the action takes place in his car. Kay Nicholson (Rita) and Jenna Sian-O’hara (Sue) both embody the naivety and childlike nature of the younger roles there are playing. Although we learn they aren’t as innocent as first thought. The natural comedic rapport between the three actors is obvious and apparent that they are all enjoying their time on stage.

Jessica Ellis (Michelle) plays the devoted but paranoid wife well. Playing the part in a more subdued style in the first act it was a welcome contrast in the second act when Michelle becomes fiery and obsessive regarding her suspicions around Bob’s infidelity. 

The parents of the school girls are played by Liverpool legend Chrissy Rock and Jamie Greers whose every moment on stage had the audience in hysterics. His interpretation of Sue’s alcoholic dad was lavish and extravagant. 

Scenes and staging were reminiscent of the 80’s if a little sparse. Minimalist staging was initially effective in the opening of act one with nothing more than Bob’s car on stage and a lengthy amount of time focused on this scene allowed the actors to shine. However as the play progressed, the stage at times felt bare with the majority of action taking place centre stage. We are taken from Bob’s car to the home of Sue which is nothing more than two sofas, a lamp and a bottle of Whiskey. Towards the end of Act two we see the only time all actors are on stage together as the culmination of the play is pantomime like with each character trying to out shine the others. It is at time messy and hard to distinguish who to focus on as the action bounces back and forth. Michelle and Sue’s mum in a bar is the highlight scene of the play. Chrissy Rock’s comedy prowess as a drunken parent is a masterclass in having the audience in the palm of their hand.