IT IS 1804: England beware, invasion is imminent from Napoleon Bonaparte.
However, no need to despair, as Sir Timothy Bellboys has a cunning plan to impede the French Emperor with his band of daring comrades; they may all be ready and willing, but able is another matter!
This was an intelligent, historical satire that was delivered with good pace and dynamics, along with some welldesigned visual comic effects; Jon Lightfoot brought a touch of Dad’s Army to proceedings, along with a bold impressionist set and period costumes.
Strong individual performances within a cohesive cast included those by Peter Burton (blustering, eccentric Sir Timothy), Jon Morgan (his unconventionally single- minded brother, Lamprett), Joanna Warner-Smith (Lamprett’s authoritative, feminist wife), Kate Robbins (their spirited, yet wistfully romantic daughter), Colin Carter (Sir Timothy’s pompously disillusioned friend) and David Spencer (causing chaotic confusion with his battle strategies), while Craig Lehcar showed a great aptitude for visual humour.
ANNE WAGGOTT
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