Lionel thinks himself a ladies man and is confronted with a choice between two very different ladies. He could start an affair with Celia, the long-suffering wife of an alcoholic headmaster, or try it on with Sylvie, Celia's housemaid with a yearning for self-improvement.

Performances on alternate evenings show the different but equally hilarious events that unfurl depending upon Lionel's decision and a reduced price combined ticket to see both plays is available.

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Performances will take place between:

Wednesday, 14 April 2010 and Saturday, 24 April 2010

(no performances on Sunday or Monday)

Who are we?

Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire, England is a self-governing, self-funding theatre group. It operates in the voluntary sector, is a registered Charity and maintains its own 97-seat theatre.

We produce a programme of varied, interesting and challenging drama to the highest standard. Each year sees around nine productions, most running for nine nights.

We have an active policy to educate, encourage and enliven in all aspects of theatre. Progress has a youth theatre comprising two Youth Groups and two Student Groups; a Writers’ Group; the Friends of Progress and the Members themselves.

All auditions for our public productions are open to non-members. Various internal events, such as "Showcase" provide opportunities for newer or less experienced actors, directors, writers, stage managers and lighting and sound technicians.

To learn more about upcoming shows or how you can get involved, you can call our enquiries line on 0845 867 9845 or email

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