Constant Companions at Scarborough

This is a very clever poster.

We went to Scarborough today to see Constant Companions, a new play by Alan Ayckbourn. It’s a very human production about what happens when people and androids get together. For me it was a play of two halves. The first half was part farce and wry social commentary. The second part then runs the stories forward to their “logical” and somewhat heart rending conclusions, leaving me with lots to think about as we headed out of the theatre. The acting and staging were superb and the whole thing added up to the best night out that we’ve had in ages. Pro-tip: get your drinks and ice cream delivered to your seat during the interval for that “properly spoiled” experience.

The play is on for a little while longer. Seats are very keenly priced, the theatre and the staff are lovely and Scarborough is a great place to visit. Go see.