And now for a play which touches our heart, at least a little. It’s Corduroy Productions and Something for the Weekend’s The Red, at Pleasance Dome, King Dome, at 16:00 on Sunday 18th. This is what it says on the website: “Benedict’s dad loved wine. He loved collecting it, drinking it and sharing it with friends and family was an act of love. Benedict was a teenage alcoholic. He’s been sober now for 25 years. On the day of his father’s funeral, Benedict receives an unsettling final bequest: a bottle of exceptionally fine red wine. Will he drink one final toast to his father? Originally commissioned for BBC Radio 4, Marcus Brigstocke writes and directs this bittersweet drama of family and addiction, based on his own recovery. BBC Audio Drama Award winner 2018 for Best Single Drama.”

I’m very fond of Marcus Brigstocke as both a stand-up comic and comedy/musical actor, and I’m really interested to see how he explores his own addiction in this play; we’re quite partial to the odd Red too. And White. Check back after 5.15 pm to see how it moved us. By then the next preview blog should be available to read too.

A very cleverly written, neatly plotted, deceptively simple play that explores the nature of addiction and the risks of permanent temptation. Beautifully acted by real life father and son Bruce and Sam Alexander. A terrific little play, highly recommended.