Set in the spacious Chapel Farm Barn, Upton, the play was set on various heights and worked well.

Directed by Mary Timms, who was assisted by Eric Green, there was never a dull moment in this ensemble piece.

Although it mainly focused on the relationship between Dolly, excellently played by Yvonne Cockayne, and Clive, portrayed wonderfully by Jonty Redgate, everyone on stage was involved in the action.

In this story of a couple going through a mid-life crisis, Clive seemed happy enough to tend to his garden and potter about in his shed while Dolly wanted to become more creative and adventurous instead of just getting the tea ready.

Chantelle Thornley sizzled as Dolly’s sassy friend, Kathleen, opening her eyes to new things. She spoke in a lovely American accent.

Tony Smith was great as Clive’s friend, Dave, who spent a lot of time drinking beer in Clive’s shed and offering words of wisdom.

Laura Talbot was lively and bubbly as Clive and Dolly’s daughter, Amanda, Val Wilson oozed sex appeal as Clive’s vampish neighbour Martha, and Karen Aspley made a good Salsa dance teacher, putting the cast through their paces.

The rest of the cast — John Dodd, Barbara Page, Keith Wilson, Peter Snow and Chris Burkill — were used as balladeers to help the story along.

Sometimes they spoke together, sometimes separately, being intertwined with the rest of the action, which was clever but must have been very difficult to learn.

Pleasant easy-listening music was played by pianist Bella Conn. A delightful piece of community theatre — DAB.