Absurd Person Singular

by Alan Aykbourn

December 2026

3 couples. 3 kitchens. 3 Christmas Eves.

What happens in the kitchen at parties? This hilarious comedy follows the fortunes and misadventures of three couples, over three Christmases. Can they survive the rigours of life, love and the festive season?

CAST

Sidney - Oliver Hulme

Jane - Helen Chater

Ronald - Roger Benison

Marion - Sarah Ward

Geoff - Douglas Phillips

Eva - Gemma Finnegan

Live foley artists - Melanie Byford, Robin Piper & Sarah Saxty

CREW

Director - Nick Wray

Assistant Director - Janet Sharples

Creative Director - Roz Thomas

Producer - Molly Byford

Stage Management - Leanne Taylor & Roz Thomas

Musical Director - Lucy Lockwood

Sound & Lighting - Joe Mendell & Wez Stevens

Costume - Christine Freeman

Set - Melanie Byford & Dan Gillinder