A hilarious new play by one of Britain's greatest living playwrights, due to be produced at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, London, from 27 July 2007 The Crimson Hotel forms part of the Donmar's 'Absurdities' trilogy of comedies Michael Frayn's numerous hit-plays include Copenhagan, Democracy, Noises Off and Donkeys' Years: first produced in 1976 this last play enjoyed a hugely successful West End revival in 2006 The one-act play Audience (first produced in 1991) is a popular piece with amateur dramatic groups and further displays the comedic talents of this great writer

In this absurdist comedy two lovers - a playwright and his lead actress - escape to a discreet and charming Parisian hotel, conjured from a desert landscape. As the walls, door and crimson curtains of Room 322 materialise around them, a fumbling of fastenings ensues. But they soon discover they're not the only couple intent on escaping from reality...The Crimson Hotel has its world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, London, on 25 July 2007. The volume also features the one-act play, Audience, a delightful send-up which holds up a mirror to the outlandish behaviour and comedy inherent in every theatre audience.