Emmet, with the help of sister Liz, long suffering best friend of Hyacinth, is directing a play at the Village Hill. Hyacinth, although involved in the art class, finds out that the part of a Lady Malvern is up for grabs, and thinks its just for her, and works her way in, not knowing she must also play the cook. She’s not happy, and when she finds out that her sister Daisy is playing a Duchess, she’s livid, but carries on to save face.

Meanwhile, the newly divorced Mr. Milson has got the very wanted attention of an in between relationships’ Rose. An unseen Richard is escorting a Mrs. Debden round the art that Hyacinth is displaying. Daddy has escaped from the home of Violet, the sister with a swimming pool and room for a pony, and is on his way to the village hall dressed as a member of the Dessert Rats, for reasons unknown.

Keeping Up Appearances is a good English laugh, as it jogs along at a easy pace, and no-one - bar Herman Gerring - gets offended by it. Our production stars Marylou Coppini as Hyacinth Bucket, Louiselle Vassallo, Mark Cabourdin, Isabelle Warington, Vanessa Attard, James Calvert, Jean Pierre Agius, Jo Caruana and Martin Azzopardi.

It is being directed by Steve Casaletto and will be performed at Manoel Theatre on 3-6 Mar (With 2 shows on the Sunday).

The production is rated 12.