Confusions by Alan Ayckbourn presented by Proscenium

Proscenium presents Confusions by the master of sharply pointed comedy, Alan Ayckbourn. This set of five interlinked one-act plays deal riotously, and perceptively, with human eccentricities and the universal dilemma of loneliness. A mother unable to escape from baby talk, a riotous summer fête, an unsuccessful seduction attempt, a fraught dinner encounter, and a final play about five characters on park benches.

First presented in 1974 in Scarborough, at the heyday of Ayckbourn's comedy mastery, it toured the UK and then transferred to London's West End. This production shows that his witty, observant and entertaining writing is just as relevant today as it was 50 years ago.

Tickets

• Adults - £17
• Over-65s and students - £16
• Group booking of 10 or more - £13 per person

Ticket price includes a programme, available on your way in.

Past reviews

Previous reviews about the play:
"Buoyant... sad, sharp and funny." - The Guardian

"Runs the gamut of comic technique from faintly pathetic situation comedy to outright farce... Ayckbourn has demonstrated once again that even in a trivial situation he can hold the attention with his matchless ear for conversational speech, and in untrivial situations shows himself a comic writer of immortal quality." - Financial Times

About Proscenium

Proscenium is an amateur theatre company, based in Ickenham and Harrow, north-west London. Founded in 1924, the aim of this experienced group is to present classic and contemporary plays to as wide an audience as possible. The company meets three times a week, at the Harrow Arts Centre for rehearsals, performing 3 times per year at Compass Theatre, Ickenham. Social activities, fundraising and play readings take place throughout the year.