The Unfriend is a comedy by Steven Moffat about a British couple, Peter and Debbie, who befriend an eccentric American widow, Elsa, while on holiday. When Elsa unexpectedly arrives at their home to stay, they are horrified to discover unsettling information about her online, but their ingrained politeness prevents them from confronting her, leading to a hilarious and satirical look at their predicament. The play was first performed in 2022 and explores themes of love, change, and the contrast between British and American directness. 

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• Themes: The play is a comedy that uses this situation to satirize the British tendency for over-politeness and the difficulty of dealing with confrontation, while also touching on love and change.