Overview
Janet Ebony and her best friend, Peter Chelsworth, are innocently
sharing a sleeping compartment when their train to Paris is involved in
a disastrous railway accident. Outrage and scandal ensue as Janet's
husband, Paul, and her fearsome mother-in-law accuse Janet and Peter of
adultery. Aghast at their families' accusations, Janet and Peter decide
to take revenge by inventing an adulterous affair ...Written with Noel
Coward's trademark wit and insight, Home Chat is a distinctly modern
comedy about female sexuality and fidelity in a society rigidly
governed by decorum and reputation. This edition was published to
coincide with the first revival of the play since its premiere in 1927.