The leading lights of the Trealow & District Operatic Society meet at director Nick and his wife, Roz's home to hear what their next production will be. Whilst waiting for one remaining member to arrive they play a game of Trivial Pursuits. As the evening wears on everyone has far too much to drink and some members try to influence Nick's choice of the new production - by all sorts of devious means. They drink even more and lots of bitchy bickering breaks out. Derek cannot get used to his impending divorce Deidre, his soon to be ex-wife arrives with a new man - television addict Eddie. Nick is having an affair with Jessica Joyce a once talented actress is an alcoholic. Teddy is alternately sweet and strident. There are many mishaps - the barbecue wont light and then when paraffin is poured on it it goes up in flames and Teddy is badly burnt. Eddie wants to change the television ariel to get better reception and Derek agrees to donate money to the Society as long as Deidre gets a leading role. And what will the next production be??
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