ALAN Ayckbourn's comic take on a typical family Christmas promises to bring seasonal cheer to Dudley theatregoers.

Dudley Little Theatre is presenting the playwright's festive comedy masterpiece Season's Greetings at Netherton Arts Centre, Northfield Road, Netherton, from Wednesday December 3 to Saturday December 6.

Society spokesman Chris Ridgeway said: "Ayckbourn's masterly comic presentation of the family Christmas truly hits the mark. There are the unwanted relations; guests that you are not only unsure of but also don't have any desire to get to know; the TV and the forced family jollity that makes the festive season such a joyful time to be welcomed and dreaded simultaneously."

Performances start at 7.30pm nightly.

Tickets cost £7 (£6 concessions) and there's a ten per cent discount on group bookings.

To book call Chris Ridgeway on 01384 872583 or 07582 318017.

Tickets are also available Gary Flavell Butchers Ltd, Cradley Road, Netherton, or can be ordered online at www.dudleylittletheatre.org