This award winning insight into the lives and works of the Bronte sisters was 90 minutes of inspired lunacy written and performed hilariously by Sue Ryding and Maggie Fox.

Appearing in the persona of volunteers from the National Institute For Bringing History To Life Society, the two actors embarked on a lecture with enacted biographical scenes and literary extracts. None of which were remotely treated with seriousness. Arts funding cuts meant only Emily and Charlotte appeared – Anne’s absences always ingeniously explained.

The writing was full of wit and invention with performances that never ceased to hit the mark as the writers and their creations were mercilessly caricatured.

Ryding provided great comedy as she morphed into Emily, forever going over the top about the wildness of the moors. She also got plenty of laughs in the minor roles as the cook and the mysterious neighbour, Mr Moorcock – innuendoes abounded.

Leading the fun stakes was the contribution from Fox – a true droll who came over as an amalgam of Joyce Grenfell fused with Miranda Hart.

The finale was a wicked send up of MGM’s Wuthering Heights and its stars, Olivier and Merle Oberon.

Yet another little gem picked up by Worthing Theatres.