DIRECTOR Emma Golby-Kirk writes in the programme about her respect for author Alan Ayckbourn and his ability to blend wit and pathos.
This production of Comic Potential does full service to Ayckbourn's intent.
Set in the future, it concerns a relationship between a female robotic actor (actoid) and a male human writer, who falls in love with her (or it).
Add a cynical director (Bob Blake), two female lovers (Nikki Dale, Julie Edwards) and vampish chief executive (well played by Marie McDade) and you have a dysfunctional recording studio.
With the arrival of the young would-be writer (Mat Robinson) who is smitten by an actoid that "comes to life", the action takes off.
Clare Playle, as the actoid, is believable in her important role, which sees her in a variety of situations.
The second act gives an opportunity for the supporting cast to shine, which is particulary the case with Beverley Breakwell as a hotel receptionist, and Neil Gywnne and Sandy Burch as a couple in a dress shop and a restaurant. Slick scene changes were a memorable feature.
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