--- title: "The Problem | Assembly Festival" meta: "og:description": "In their secretive high-rise office, the odd trio of Manning, Slater and Wilson think they've finally redeemed themselves. But then... The Problem. One that threatens their very existence. It must be solved fast or – the abyss. A rapid-paced, last-chance comedy by Fringe First winner Brian Parks (Plotters, Enterprise, Shortlist). 'A refreshingly mischievous inventive author' (Times). Directed by Fringe First winner Margarett Perry. Twilight Theatre Company is back after their sold-out shows in 2024 (Polishing Shakespeare, Plotters). You don't want to miss this one!" "og:title": "The Problem" "twitter:description": "In their secretive high-rise office, the odd trio of Manning, Slater and Wilson think they've finally redeemed themselves. But then... The Problem. One that threatens their very existence. It must be solved fast or – the abyss. A rapid-paced, last-chance comedy by Fringe First winner Brian Parks (Plotters, Enterprise, Shortlist). 'A refreshingly mischievous inventive author' (Times). Directed by Fringe First winner Margarett Perry. Twilight Theatre Company is back after their sold-out shows in 2024 (Polishing Shakespeare, Plotters). You don't want to miss this one!" "twitter:title": "The Problem" description: "In their secretive high-rise office, the odd trio of Manning, Slater and Wilson think they've finally redeemed themselves. But then... The Problem. One that threatens their very existence. It must be solved fast or – the abyss. A rapid-paced, last-chance comedy by Fringe First winner Brian Parks (Plotters, Enterprise, Shortlist). 'A refreshingly mischievous inventive author' (Times). Directed by Fringe First winner Margarett Perry. Twilight Theatre Company is back after their sold-out shows in 2024 (Polishing Shakespeare, Plotters). 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