WE HAVE the tickets, we know the venue – but what is this? We appear to have walked into a pub by mistake.

But no, closer inspection reveals the imaginative directorial debut of Dan Blenkharn for Ambleside Players production of Two.

The action of Jim Cartwright’s play takes place in a busy public house with characters coming and going, talking to each other, to the audience and sometimes just to themselves, thus revealing snapshots of their lives.

Cue the transformation of the theatre into a lively evening pub complete with refreshments for sale, karaoke, and even interval bingo.

Kept on their toes by the play’s ability to veer between farce and pathos, the audience entered into the swing of things, even applauding the unscripted diversions of Tizer the dog.

Excellent cameo performances were thoroughly appreciated and introduced talented new faces in the Players.

So, to the large cast of 15 players, a dozen workers behind the scenes, a busy front of house team and sell out performances we raise a glass.

Cheers!