 The other characters include Maurice's wife, Janet, Colin's long-suffering wife, Iris, and Colonel Forbes, a neighbour.It premiered in London's West End, where it ran for two years, starring Flora Robson and Andrew Cruickshank; and has since became a staple of amateur dramatics.The play, directed by John Fernald, opened at the Duke of York's Theatre on 9th May 1956, with the following cast