The beginning of February might seem like an odd time to watch a Christmas play - you'll probably have spring and warmer weather fixed firmly in your mind.

Audiences will get a feeling of deja vu as they watch Tony Britton - yes, that's Fern's dad - take down decorations and finish off the remnants of the traditional turkey.

But the real crux of this drama is not dependent on weather or snowy scenes. At the heart of the play is the relationship between ageing parson Reverend Gregory (Britton) and his three children.

They grapple to come to terms with who they are as they expose the characters they have created for themselves as a way of hiding their problems.

Damning revelations and secret love affairs add tension and depth to the Christmas festivities sending the family spiralling into chaos. The parson's world is turned upside down as skeletons tumble out of the closet, leaving him with the realisation that he knows very little about his own children.

Biographical similarities between the life of playwright Wynyard Browne and his dramatic creations may leave you wondering how much of his personal experience was used in the play. Browne, himself the son of a clergyman, worked as a journalist in London - as does the parson's daughter Margaret.

Browne later returned to Norfolk to live with his father after having a nervous breakdown.

Britton, now aged 80 and with more than 50 years acting experience, should put in a distinguished performance. His illustrious acting career has encompassed everything from Shakespeare to The Saint, and you will recognise him from numerous TV shows including Don't Tell Father (1992) and Don't Wait Up (1983) as well as smaller guest roles in Holby City.

Joy Brook, of Peak Practice and The Bill, joins him in this family drama which should leave audiences looking forward to next Christmas rather than dreading it.

Starts at 7.45pm, tickets cost £8-£21. Call 01273 709709