ALAN Ayckbourn’s A Small Family Business has returned to the Olivier at the National Theatre, where it premiered in 1987.

And we have a pair of tickets to the show, worth £50, to give away to a Gazette reader so that they and a guest can see this hit revival for themselves.      

Jack McCracken is a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in- law’s business he’s approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack’s integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes. Rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax.

For more information and to book tickets visit nationaltheatre.org.uk.

National Theatre Live will also broadcast the play to Basingstoke’s ODEON on June 12 at 7pm via NT Live.

To win, simply answer the following question: When did the play initially premiere at the National? A) 1999  B) 2014 C) 1987

Email your answer, plus your name, address and contact telephone number to joanne.mace@basingstokegazette.co.uk. 

The winner will be picked at random from the correct entries received by 10am on Thursday, May 22 and contacted shortly afterwards. Normal Newsquest rules apply for this competition. Good luck!

The tickets valid for Mon-Thurs performances until July 31, subject to availability. No cash alternative, non-transferable, not for resale. All additional expenses are the responsibility of the prize winner.