Tolerance is a story of obsession, revenge and murder. It concerns a dinner “date” which takes a wicked turn. Inspired by narratives by Hitchcock, Tales of the Unexpected and Inside No. 9, it examines both personal and societal issues when a relationship breaks down. On the surface it can be essentially enjoyed as a suspenseful thriller, but within the subtext it attempts to examine the harm people can cause each other with their relationship choices. The plot finds Sadie Cort out for revenge. Her ex-boyfriend Stephen Torrance is coming to dinner. She has prepared a beautifully set candlelit table. Wine is uncorked. Sadie poisons the wine. Stephen would like some understanding but Sadie has other ideas. Filled with suspense the dinner date is a tense affair with black humour and a terrifying denouement.