by Paul Doust, adapted from the novel by Stella Gibbons. Directed by Jo Metcalf In this classic comedy set in the early 1930s, orphaned Flora Poste "possesses every art and grace save that of earning her own living”, so decides to live with her eccentric relatives, the Starkadders, at Cold Comfort Farm. Forceful and organised, she decides to impose order on their chaotic lives. This is a story full of incident and larger-than-life characters, including a doddery old farm hand obsessed with his cows, a fire-and-brimstone preacher, and a forbidding matriarch who once saw something nasty in the woodshed. A rollicking romp to kick off our 80th season at Progress. British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation performance on Tuesday 8 September at 7.30pm Relaxed performance on Saturday 12 September at 2.30pm Sunday 6 September, Gala Matinee — Afternoon Tea Included Make your Sunday truly special with our Gala Matinee performance, followed by a delightful afternoon tea and a glass of fizz alongside the cast. Join us as we continue the Wedding celebrations from the show and raise a glass to 80 wonderful years of Progress Theatre. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a great performance and an afternoon of celebration — book your ticket now, as spaces for this special event are limited! This amateur production is presented in association with Concord Theatricals Ltd