Palace Theatre

A SUMPTUOUS offering was served up by Wythall Theatre Company's production of this Marc Camoletti farce.

The play begins when Bernard, played by Mike Beamish with great aplomb, decides to make the most of his wife's weekend away at her mother's by inviting his mistress Suzanne, played by the glamorous Joy Rodgers, to spend some time with him. He also invites his best man Robert to provide the perfect alibi.

Unknown to Bernard, wife Jacqueline, played brilliantly by Sue Lister, takes a phone call and finds out that Robert is on his way. Also unknown to Bernard, his wife has her own reasons for wanting to be around Robert.

Then the cook arrives and bedlam ensues. There are mistaken identities galore, playacting by the plateful and tongue-twisting explanations in this hilarious and fast-paced tale.

Adam Lee who took on the role of Robert was outstanding and Suzette the cook was an absolute scream. Played by Abbey Stonehall, her sense of comic timing was superb and every time she came onto the stage the audience knew they were in for a treat.

The whole production was superb, very well directed by Paul Hughes with assistant Anne Cherry. I really cannot praise it highly enough, it really is amateur dramatics at its very best.

Next time Wythall Theatre Company put on a production, I urge you to give them a try.

LM