Henley Players - Absent Friends

07/03/2025

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26/02/2025

Set in the 1970s and rooted firmly in that era, Absent Friends is regarded as one of Alan Ayckbourn’s finest plays. He makes this road-crash of a party both sad and touching, but always bitingly funny.

The Henley Players are delighted to be performing this classic comedy at the Kenton Theatre from 26th – 29th March. Sir Alan Ayckbourn is the UK’s most prolific and performed living playwright and Absent Friends was the first play he set in ‘real’ time. As one of the celebrated author’s popular early plays, it has been performed numerous times, including West End and Broadway productions.

Diana has invited Colin over for a nice cup of tea and to catch up with friends he hasn’t seen in years. Given that Colin’s fiancée has recently drowned everyone is on edge worrying about
what to say to him, but when he finally arrives he seems to be the most cheerful among them. The reunion only succeeds in opening old wounds and Colin’s jolly attempts to smooth the
waters only make things worse.

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The Henley Players Present Absent Friends by Alan AyckbournIt’s always good to see old friends – isn’t it? Diana has invited Colin over for ...