IT'S a bleak, northern January. Teresa, Mary and Kate meet to organise their mother's funeral. The fact they can't stand each other is the least of their problems.

That's the premise of The Memory Of Water, Shelagh Stephenson's acidic black farce, which won an Olivier award for best comedy.

The Pendle Borderline Theatre Company (previously Nelson Civic Players and Pendle Civic Players) will be at Colne Municipal Hall for three nights from May 13 at 7.30pm. For tickets - adults £4, concessions £3 - call 01282 661234. The play contains strong language.