Hilary has led a life of power and influence, but, along with his wife, has left it all behind him. That is, until his sister and newly-knighted brother-in-law pay a visit; a visit that causes Hilary to re-evaluate his beliefs.

Theatre veteran Timothy West leads the cast of Alan Bennett’s bitter-sweet tale of fading memories, lost manners and Englishness, which comes to the Trafalgar Studio 1 following a national tour.