Relatively Speaking

Alan Ayckbourn

Main CharactersGreg: A young, slightly naive man whose innocent attempt to meet his girlfriend's parents leads to a series of increasingly absurd misunderstandings. Ginny: Greg’s girlfriend, who is desperately trying to end an affair with an older man and hide her past from her new partner. Philip: A middle-aged man and Ginny’s former lover, who is confused by Greg's sudden appearance and attempts to play along with the deception.

First Performance: 1965, at Library Theatre, Scarborough

A massive hit that transferred to London's West End and made Ayckbourn a household name.