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The Review - THEATRE by ROXANNE BLAKELOCK
Published: 17 April 2008

French farce with a Scottish twang!

CAUGHT BY THE TAIL
Pentameters Theatre

THIS fun and light-hearted farce about unrequited love and desire amid a complex web of mistaken identity reminded me of a Shakespearian comedy.
The chaos and tension grow as the characters’ conflicting desires emerge.
Leading lady, Cabaret singer Lucette, loves Fernand Bois d’Enghien, but at one point tries to woo Bouzin, a stupid song-writer, mistakenly thinking he is rich and loves her. Fernand loves Vivienne, the rich daughter of Baroness Duverger. Vivienne is not bothered about Fernand but is marrying him because it’s ‘the done thing’.
Meanwhile, the larger-than-life General Irrigua (pictured) is the only one who truly loves Lucette but his affections are not returned.
The action takes a turn when Lucette discovers that Fernand has been leading her on and is planning to marry Vivienne. A plot for revenge is formed, with typically chaotic and comical results.
Originally in French, the English-French language barrier in this translated version is cleverly dealt with by humorously distinguishing the English character, Miss Betting, with a broad Scottish accent.
The director, Michael Friend, has successfully brought life to this play, which buzzes with energy. With guaranteed laughs, it is well worth a visit.

Until April 20
020 7435 3648

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