Bedroom Farce

To Southwold Summer Theatre's yesterday evening with Max & Lynne to take in their 25th season production of Aykbourne's 'Bedroom Farce'. We enjoyed it very much and had some good laughs, but unfortunately we ineveitably found ourselves comparing it to some other Aykbourne plays that we've seen - which it has to be said were funnier.

It's about three couples of differing ages, and at different stages in their relationships, and the comedy derives from how wildly the partners misunderstand each other. As with all Aykbourne plays, the characters start out on the edge of composure, but events conspire against them, and they gradually degenerate into dysfunctionality, and end up entirely unable to cope.

There were some great-fun moments, as when one actor is asked to do the gentlemanly thing and rest on his elbows; and another complains bitterly that when he is bed with his wife giving it his all; all she can do is think about a new carpet for the hall. Rude humour - somehow it always works for me!

As always the Southwold Rep did an excellent job - well done!