The story revolves around the introduction of Rose's new lover, Michael Dennis, to the family.

It later transpires that Michael is married when his suicidal wife arrives at the house.

[1] A Broadway production followed in November 1954 at Henry Miller's Theatre, where it ran for just 22 performances.

[2] The Sunday Express found the drama's central relationship "basically revolting," though concluded that the play would run and run, "because nothing is so appealing to a British audience as sex with an odour of sanctity and the glow of highbrowism"; whereas despite reservations, Kenneth Tynan called it "the best first play of its generation.

"[4] The Living Room was revived at the Jermyn Street Theatre in March 2013, with a cast including Christopher Timothy and Tuppence Middleton.