 The London production in 1967 at the Duke of York's Theatre was Ayckbourn's first London West End hit.It also helped to launch Richard Briers' career, and featured Michael Hordern and Celia Johnson.It has since been staged a few times by professional and amateur companies, and in 2013 a revival ran for three months at Wyndham's Theatre in London, starring Felicity Kendal as Sheila.