FRIVOLOUS socialite Victoria finds herself the wife of two men and subject of a third’s affections; with Victoria manipulative, dominating and capricious, who will prove to be the winning couple?

Eleanor Marsden (Victoria) was superb, engaging and infuriating as she attempted to wrap the men around her little finger, with the perfect voice and attitude for the period as she seamlessly portrayed a whole gamut of emotions.

Tez Cook (Frederick) and Simon Irwin (William) both exhibited great characterisations, alternating between sparring adversaries and faithful friends, with cameo gems from Vara Williams (Victoria’s sage yet cynical mother), Norma York (prospective cook, Mrs Pogson) and Mary Mitchell (a most unlikely co-respondent, Miss Montmorency).

Alec Walters first-rate direction ensured excellent pace, timing and characters, with every ounce of humour elicited from this marital satire. The monochrome scenery, with splashes of colour from props and beautiful costumes, enabled the wonderful performances to be prominent.