****

Mary lies in bed helpless, the only comfort she has is the fact that Patrick Swayze has the same disease and visits her in her delusions and dreams. Her loving brothers Matthew and Teddy come to share her home and look after her. Poles apart despite being brothers Matt and Teddy could not be so different. Mary’s frustrations with each brother changes from moment to moment and we are not sure just who is looking for release most.

Written by Thomas Willshire this dark comedy explores familial relationships and asks whether siblings could be driven to murder!  Very cleverly directed and superbly performed, the four performers, Matt has an assistant in his Bookshop, Petra, with whom he is in love. The stage area is very well utilised and each scene clearly defined.

This is the sort of production the original Fringe developed from.

****

The Fuss

Company: - Idle Hands   

Venue: -   Underbelly Iron Belly V61

Dates: -  7,9,11,13,15,17,21,23,25,27,29 August 2009

Times: -  20.40 to 21.40

Fringe Programme Page: -  p197   (F33)