Five thought-provoking plays from West Chiltington Dramatic Society

Spokeswoman Margaret Watton said: “Five plays and two directors/producers is a challenge for anyone but thanks to a great script, a fabulous cast and a dedicated backstage team, Janet Methley and Justin Curtis have done a fantastic job.

“The whole project has been a major team effort requiring considerable flexibility and endeavour from everyone.

“The five distinct plays are linked by the common themes of loneliness, obsession and desire for companionship.

“In true Alan Ayckbourn style these subjects are superbly tackled through the medium of humour resulting in five entertaining and thought-provoking pieces of theatre.

“The stage furniture has been specially designed to bring continuity across the plays and the directors have devised a somewhat unusual way of introducing each one.

“The plays are: Mother Figure with Lucy, mum of three; her absent husband’s antics in Drinking Companion; revelations as two couples dine in Between Mouthfuls; scandal at Gosforth’s Fete and finally the pathos of Talk in the Park.”

As the European Elections are taking place in the Village Hall on Thursday, May 22 there will instead be a matinee performance on the Sunday of the run – a new departure but one which company hope will be popular.

Performances are at West Chiltington Village Hall on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 at 7.30pm with a matinee on Sundaym May 25 at 3pm.

Tickets are £8 from Nisa Local or the Post Office Stores in West Chiltington, the Card Shop in Storrington or ring 01903 744832.