Who said revenge is a dish best served cold? Get ready to laugh and root for the underdogs in the latest Keighley Playhouse production, Jack of Diamonds.
Running between 1 - 6 May, the penultimate play for the current season is a comedy about a financial advisor who has scammed the elderly out of their nest eggs, that will have you cheering for justice as residents take matters into their own hands!
A spokesperson for Keighley Playhouse said: "Join us for an evening of laughs, as these retirees get their sweet, sweet revenge as they take matters into their own hands against a shady investment advisor.
"Swindled out of a significant sum of money by an unscrupulous investment adviser - who make the American fraudster and financier Barney Effward seem like a fine upstanding individual - a group of senior citizens plot together to take their revenge. When news breaks that their trusted investment manager has been arrested for conducting a fraudulent scheme, residential harmony is shattered.
"Serious disruptions to the functioning of the community strike when the scammer ends up in the same home and is recognised by his victims. Faced with financial ruin, the retirees suddenly find themselves confronting the author of their miserable fate when he suffers a medical collapse. Pandemonium ensues when some of the residents try to find a way to exact their revenge, recoup their losses and keep the authorities from discovering their plans.
"Hilarity continues as the friends find themselves plotting a way to get even, upon discovering he’s provisionally transferred to be their roommate in a bid to escape the public’s wrath after his schemes are exposed.
"Being older doesn’t mean any less intelligent or any less fun. The characters in Jack of Diamonds are wildly entertaining and identifiable. They’re quirky and smart and at an age where they speak their mind. When all said and done, age is just a number and it’s priceless – like diamonds!"
Cast includes Kevin Moore, Julia Moore, Gilly Rogers, Bernardine Maloney, Sarah Carr Howard Clements and Tim Lobley. Directed by Mike Ellison.
Evening performances begin at 7:30pm, tickets are available by calling the box office on 07599 890 769
Season tickets can be renewed or purchased in the Playhouse bar during this production or by telephoning the box office.
Skipton event planned for private landlords
World-class tennis returns with Ilkley Trophy
Exploring Ilkley Moor: Free guided walks and educational events
Young BGT magician includes Ilkley in tour
Ilkley's newly elected Deputy and Town Mayor
Company behind Skipton food and drink festival ceases trading
Residents spring into action for a fairer deal for Ilkley District
District's first average speed cameras installed on A650
Group that helps people connect with nature to get new home in park building
What are the top priorities for Ilkley? Share your thoughts in the community consultation
Nick Hancock returns to breakfast radio in Skipton and Ilkley
Silsden store supports local NHS Charity at fashion show fundraiser
Leading environmentalist tells Ilkley to get real about climate crisis
Local Pride groups receive new patron
Outside the Box hosts ‘Thank You’ EP launch
Silsden quarry blocked after Planning Inspector rejects appeal
Friends of Ilkley Railway Station share results of public consultation
Grade II listed structure at Keighley station needs urgent repairs
The Hive to host Silsden community fun day
18 local businesses compete in 5-a-side event
