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w ARTS Players' British farce promises lots of IaughsI hits stage next week By Stephanie Hounsel a i CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF c Apair of philandering, up-to-no- good husbands will take centre stage in an upcoming production by the Milton Players Theatre Group, aptly titled 144den the Cat's A way. Playing upon their strengths and giving audience members more of what they like, the local stage company will once again pres- ent a British farce, with the first show next week. For fans of over-the-top, chaotic, in-one- door-out-the-other humour, director Susani Cranford said this show is sure to satisfy. "They do love to laugh," Cranford said of the audience members. The show will run February 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr. Written by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke, "1en the Cal s A way is based on the British sitcom George and Mildred (which was adapted in the U.S. as The Ropers, a spin- off of Threes Company). It follows the antics of two husbands (played by Geoif Ford and Huw Evans) who are left behind when their frustrated wives (Sharon Beddoes and Kim Evans) take a trip to Paris. Thinking it just the opportunity they've been waiting for, the men waste no time getting busy wîth a couple of young women (Kirstie Hall and Sandy ingratta). But - as one would expect in a farce - the wives return home unexpectedly and the husbands frantically try to cover their tracks. "The chaos is them trying to get them- selves out of the situation," Cranford said. This is the third farce she has directed with the Milton Players, and this one is even more over-tbe-top" than the previous two, she said, explaining a farce is distinctly different from a comedy It's a lot more physical," she said, adding the timing is crucial. "Comedy relies more on funny lines. With a farce, you can't try to make too much sense of the story It's crazi- ness making people laugh." The cast brings together long-time mem- bers of the group and some newcomers. "Rehearsals are going really well. We have a fabulous cast," Cranford said. Appearing for the first time with the Milton Players is Hall, a relative newcomcr to the stage, and the Evaitses, married on staff as well as off, wbo bring with them a wealth of community theatre expérience. Luxur~ COR,0& Laftr Cenire Sb Jkmai* 7»4««&l * Mn «7)ddýt$7S. du4W ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ d¶ ïks hv % dd1ek "tM Ingratta appeared once hefore with the Players in their most recent production, Norm Fosters Sinners. "This bas been a really good season because theres so many new people in the group," Cranford said. With its adult content, as the title implies, this play likely won't be for everyone. It's (a farce) typically a bit more risque, 50 1 wouldn't advise children to corne to this one," Cranford said. Play-goers bave the choice of a dinner theatre performance or a sbow-only per- formance. Dinner theatre shows will run Saturday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 13. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8:15 p.m. Tickets cost $40 each in advance or $45 at the door. Show-only performances will take place Friday, Feb. 5, Fniday, Feb. 12 and Tbursday, [eh. 11. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m., witb the performance beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 cacb. For tickets, caîl (905) 875-0629. For more information about the Players, visit %ýWxWrniltonplaycrs. coin. Stcphatii' Hoonsc/i can bc i-cached at rcang auPUPPY & OBEDIENCE w- PUPPIES!1 REFRESHER CLASSES L iFor i-uppies of ail ages! NEW CLASSES STARTJANUARY 26 Er 31 lOI, d'I TEACH YOUR D0G HOW TO... -Be a Good Canine Citizen *Sit, Pown, Stay, WaIk-on-Ieash, Recali Bite Inhibition and prevention exercises Just Paws 905.876.2206'