The play, loosely based on the entertainer's own life, revolves around a vain actor and his associates, including his estranged wife, a desperate playwright, and his manager's seductive spouse.

Tensions inevitably rise, and the action is accompanied by Coward's usual dry wit.

Director Jen Barber said she wanted to create a 1930s feel inside the hall and on stage through the careful use of props and costumes.

She added: "The cast are working extremely hard bringing their characters to life and developing their accents to reflect that era and time.

"This is my first time directing and it has been fascinating experiencing the process of bringing a play alive."

Present Laughter will be performed in Winslow Public Hall in Elmfields Gate on Thursday, May 7, Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, at 7.30pm. Tickets are only available on the door, and are £4.50 on the Thursday, £6 or £4.50 concessions on Friday, and £6 on Saturday.

The bar opens at 7pm and seating is at tables.