Mallets takes place on a prissy perfect croquet lawn in Middle England, as the most tranquil of summer afternoons is forced to pay witness to a bloodthirsty grudge match between two rival couples. Its a ruthless, marital comedy that is both darkly funny and a little bit sad " all washed down with a good glug of Pimms. 'Fast-paced and entertaining' (Mancunion), Rex Fishers debut play strips naked the cringey and comedic woes of retired life, laying them out bare for us all to giggle at.