It may have twists and turns in the best traditions of stage thrillers but Edward Taylor's lengthy whodunnit is as contemporary as its sparkling venue.

This is the first drama production at Horsham's impressive arts centre, just reopened after its two-year, £6 million facelift.

It presents a fresh new face from its striking glass exterior to two cinema screens and a theatre in which all the seats are the best in the house.

This touring play - director Ian Dicken will be back at The Capitol next month with Don't Dress For Dinner - was first staged a decade ago but retains an up-to-date flavour.

The story is of two TV scriptwriters who have worked together too long and whose professional differences are resolved with rather more direct action than most of us adopt towards irksome colleagues.

Steven Pinder and David Griffin provide effortless portrayals.

They are backed up well by Sabina Franklyn and Christopher Hackett as the wife who becomes a partner in crime and the supercilious police inspector who is not all he seems.

The busy set, a luxury South Coast flat, is impressive and fills The Capitol's spacious stage, on which we can expect great things in the months ahead.

For tickets, call 01403 750220.

Review by Mike Bacon, mike.bacon@theargus.co.uk