At a time when age barriers are becoming distinctly blurred, Alecky Blythe's play Cruising at the Bush Theatre takes a look at dating for the Saga set showing that there's no glass ceiling on the dating game.

Is he wealthy enough to support me? Is this a rebound relationship and does it matter? And what about the highs and lows of life under the sheets!

Since her husband's death Maureen has decided to hit on the single scene in a quest for love. However in spite of a number of close encounters it has eluded her but not her best friend Margaret who finds her way up the aisle with her suitor Geoff.

Although tinged with a bit of jealousy Maureen supports her friend before bracing herself to continue her search.

Using a play-making technique of verbatim interviews, conversations are recorded to the actors as they perform - creating an informal style of delivery. Whilst a loose story line emerges the strength of the actors' performances offers the momentum.

The characterisation is engaging and at times very amusing. Miranda Hart is a natural in the role of Maureen effortlessly carrying her character in disguising her concern for her friend whilst restraining her envy of meeting a match.

This style of developing a script makes for some insightful starting points though begs further reworking to expose a clearer sense of purpose clawing a little deeper to reveal some universal truths from the wisdom and experience of the older generation.

The result is an amusing stab at understanding a silent yet huge section of society that this play shows some interest in understanding.

Frances Bailey