At our lovely Apollo Theatre, going to a play which is superbly written and acted so well, is a real delight.

When We Are Married, set in Yorkshire, was written by J. B. Priestly when he was living here on the Isle of Wight.

What inspiration the Island must have given him because this play, first performed in 1938 in London’s West End, is considered one of his best.

The maid is talking to the new young church organist about the party in the next room.

Enter the three well-off couples, all married on the same day, in the same chapel, by the same vicar, gathered to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, even if the years obviously haven’t been easy.

But what if this organist none of them likes produces a letter to show that marriage ceremony wasn’t legal? What? Not married?

All three couples react with horror! The tipsy local photographer is coming. And the local newspaper reporter!

What if the maid, and the cook who overheard too, tell anybody? 

Wrecked reputations! Being the local laughing stock! One couple after another realises what trouble will come.

There's moments of re-evaluation all round. And the need for a very large glass of something.

Would they really have married each other if they’d known what those 25 years would be like?

But by some miracle, can there be a legal way out?

This play certainly presents our gifted local actors with a wonderful opportunity to show what they can do, and Gwen Stevens directing, has made the timing and their interaction excellent.

And staging - super double doors to sweep out through - and garden doors to sneak in the side way.

Talent all round.

The play runs until April 1. If you can, go and see it. You will have a wonderful evening of intrigue and fun.