Neil Simon’s Fools, with its elements of zaniness, inanity and sheer silliness was a delight to watch and a wonderful two hour-long entertainment experience.

Tightly directed by Scott Davis, and beautifully cast, the audience was captivated by the events on stage as they moved along at a cracking pace and not a foot set wrong!

Colourful costumes – and wigs! – strong delivery of lines, well-sustained performances and  continuous waves of laughter completed the picture. And how refreshing it was to see a complete, visually interesting and totally appropriate set on stage in this age of theatrical minimalism and suggestion.

We should be grateful that the cast and crew – all local identities – have given up their time and effort in providing entertainment of this calibre. Hours of rehearsal, learning lines, building the set, refining and re-adjusting.

All worth it in the end when the audience is so involved.  And involved they were – so much so that they were later a little taken aback when invited to indulge in some audience participation!

Thank you GACCI Players. More please!