The Three Musketeers

Judith Faultless and Alice Torrance seem to have been missing from the Fringe for a couple of years since their classic Face Off show, and I nearly missed them this year as somehow I only latterly found their show in the Fringe brochure.

I initially wondered how just these two extremely funny comedy actors would cope with all the roles in this skit on the Dumas classic, but then why did I? I’ve seen them before and both being women, multi-tasking does come naturally doesn’t it?

The ladies squabble initially as to who will play the title role of d’Artagnan and from that moment on the fun begins.

The usual storyline is adapted by this intrepid pair as Athos, Porthos, Aramis, Cardinals kings, Buckingham, assorted guards a landlord wife and the mysterious masked Milady all have their input into this gloriously silly romp.

The assistance of a young audience member is enlisted only twice in the hour which made me exhausted just watching the energy expended by Judith and Alice, I can’t begin to imagine how they felt.

You wouldn’t want to miss this show as it an ideal start to your Fringe day.

****

Geoff

Fringe Programme Page No

P 236

Company

Faultless & Torrance - Festival Highlights

Venue Name and Number

Underbelly Belly Button V 61

Dates and Times

31 July to 24 August (not 13) 12.40 to 13.40

Comedy 2008

Music 2008

Others 2008

Theatre 2008

Musicals 2008

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