STANTHORPE Little Theatre actors are madly rehearsing two one-act plays to warm a few winter nights with laughter.

The double delight will run for five hilarious performances at Stanthorpe Little Theatre, starting at 7pm each night on Friday, June 23, Saturday, June 24, Friday, June 30, and Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2.

Ever felt your therapist was more messed up than you?

In Good Grief by Frank Wilkie, self-absorbed grief counsellor Evelyn Barge works out her personal issues on a bewildered tragedy-scarred client.

The experience transforms them both, but the revelations are not what anyone could have predicted.

What can a local theatrical company do to avoid collapse with dwindling funds and audiences?

In Last Tango In Stanthorpe (Last Tango in Little Grimley) by David Tristram, the town Amateur Dramatic is in trouble.

As the last four members ponder their grim future while choosing a play, likely to be their last, Gordon the chairman argues there was a solution.

"There's only one thing that sells tickets these days - sex,” he said.

The final three shows coincide with Snowflakes in Stanthorpe, so after a day of snow play, why not warm yourself with laughter in our cosy little theatre?

Tickets are on sale from this week, $20 adults, $15 concession, available from Gracious Giving, 34 Maryland St, Stanthorpe, phone 07 4681 4700.

Both plays are rated M (15+) for mature audiences, as they contain adult themes and some coarse language.

Comedy shows

• What: Good Grief and Last Tango in Stanthorpe
• Where: Stanthorpe Little Theatre, Connor St Stanthorpe
• When: June 23-July 2
• Tickets: Adults $20, concession $15 from Gracious Giving