Betrayal

But when shown in such a dignified and civilised manner as in Peter Lee's version of Harold Pinter's play, we might all be doing it before too long.

Swapping effortlessly between London and Venice the play glides between scenes and prop changes, creating a seamless piece of theatre.

Part of the play's genius lies in the structure.

Starting off with the married lovers Emma (Janie Dee) and Jerry (Aden Gillett) meeting in a pub years after the affair has ended is as refreshing as a freshly squeezed lemon.

You already know the outcome but like true curious British theatregoers we need to know details darling, details.

These details are filtered in slowly and deliberately but a few revelations made at the pub are unmasked by the couple as they search into their past liaison.

Hugo Speer, as husband Robert the focus of the betrayal is sublime and he puts in a good solid emotion-filled showing in one of his first turns treading the boards.