Troika Theatre Company

The Swinging sixties, London. An artist, eager to make his name (and fortune!) and a Colonel's daughter, eager to get married. These young lovebirds, Brindsley and Carol, need to impress and are willing to bend the rules and cover up the truth to make it happen: they've even 'borrowed' the neighbour's antiques, just to add that extra bit of style.

And then a fuse blows.

As the guests arrive in darkness (and a few unexpected extras), Brindsley needs to use the blackout to his advantage before the electricity returns or sparks really will fly.

Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer is a sharp, sassy look at the trials and tribulations of keeping up appearances, fighting blindly to get to the top and far too much antique furniture.

Some things are best kept in the dark.