Hobnobs and Fruitcake

This is a gem. The town they built feels real, even though we only see a single room; the characters are broad and often silly but never one-dimensional; the pace is so sharp it felt like ten minutes went by instead of the hour, and it had some of the best 'get help from an audience member' moments I've ever seen.

(Also, and this is just specific to the Fringe, but after a few days of seeing shows it gave me a feeling of wild relief to see a play where over-40 characters are actually played by over-40 actors, instead of 18-year-olds in grey wigs.)

A really fun show brilliantly performed by an accomplished company. I laughed throughout don’t miss it.

Absolutely loved this show. If you enjoyed The Vicar of Dibley then make sure you don’t miss this one. Would have liked a piece of cake or a hobnob on the way out!!! Really good fun xxx

A superbly observed and wonderfully acted piece of theatre. If you like the genteel and absurd comedy of The Vicar of Dibley then look non further than this… A pacy show with lots of energy - and the cast handled the evacuation of the venue (and subsequent restart midway through the show) after a fire alarm went off admirably. Well done all!

For those who see this show, I was Colin today. It was a fun experience.

This show is a triumphant return for Orange Works to Edinburgh Fringe. I have seen all previous 3 years' shows and loved them all. This year we are introduced to the eccentricities of English village church organisers, from the treasurer who places great importance on the toilet roll budget, to the musical director who tells a church-goer to stop singing because they can't sing in tune.

I smiled and I laughed. The characters were genuine. They took us on a journey, all throughout bringing us back to a love for Hobnobs and fruitcake. By the end I was hoping we would be offered fruitcake on our way out.