Tabard, London: Set in the horticultural department of a British university, research into the genetic modification of crops is actually a cover for continuing an ancient race to breed a pure black tulip. Based loosely on the Dumas novel The Black Tulip, playwright Mark Giesser takes elements of social satire and mixes in a touch of Coward's Blithe Spirit to create a comedy about the importance of good breeding.…
SOURCE: The Stage at 07:22AM on May 12, 2014