The drinks are poured, the sauce velouté is prepared and all that needs to happen now is for the cast of Don't Dress for Dinner to remember who's supposed to be going to be bed with whom!

The Talisman Theatre, on Barrow Road, is all set to take to the mainstage with its next production, Don't Dress for Dinner.

This hilarious farce, written by Marc Camoletti and adapted for the stage by Robin Hawdon, will take to The Talisman Theatre's mainstage on Monday 22 May.

This fast-paced Boulevard comedy is set to take audiences by storm with its witty humour and farcical plot. This classic play is a must-see for local theatre goers and promises a night of laughter and entertainment.

The play centres around Bernard (played by Paul Sully), a man who plans a secret meet up with his Parisian mistress Suzanne, (Paige Phelps), whilst his wife Jacqueline (Kim Arnold) is supposed to be visiting her mother for the weekend.

As a cover story he has invited his friend Robert (Jack Sargent) to be his alibi.

A Cordon Bleu chef, Suzette (Sharon Sully) is on her way to serve up gourmet delights for the evening. Once the guests arrive, chaos, confusion and comedy collide as a hilarious web of ever-changing cover stories culminates in a chaotic (and revealing) finale.

The production is directed by the Talisman Theatre's own artistic director Steve Smith, who commented: "As a lifelong lover of France and all things French, I only had to read the first few pages of the script of Don't Dress for Dinner to know that I really wanted to direct it.

"This promises to be a fast-paced farce that will keep audiences entertained the whole way through with the cast's comedic timing and high energy."

The set design, by John Ellam, captures the essence of the French countryside and adds to the whole ambience of the play.

Don't Dress For Dinner is a classic farce that has delighted audiences for decades. This new production promises to deliver all the laughs and excitement that audiences have come to expect from this beloved comedy.

Don't Dress for Dinner runs from Monday 22 May to Saturday 27 May.

Tickets can be booked online via the website or by calling the Box Office on 01926 856548.

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