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"Key for Two' big hit in the end 1 was in for a pleasant surprise Friday night when îny fears that the latest offening hy the Milton Players Theatre Group would flop proved unfounded. Admittedly, the first haîf of Key jot Two by John Chapman and Dave Frecînan was a bit slow, and during intermission 1 heard a few regulars explaining to apparent newcomers that the last show was much funnier. 1 was already writing the lede to my story.... something about "Fresh ideas and faces needed." And its' true that pretty much everything the Players puts on is an echo of a previous offering. But sometime after the last free sandwiches were eaten (by my hus- band, 1 think) Friday night, just after the mid-way point, things started picking Up. The chemistry was there, the lines were cemented, the hilarity was more over-the-top than ever and the constant in-and-out, swap- ping-of-identities, tangled-web-uf- lies that make up a farce came out in full force. And suddenly 1 returned to a previous comment I've made when it comes to the Players' shows: Why fix what aint hroke? Key for Two, directed by Susan Cranford and produced by son Brian, follows the antics of Harrict (Elcanor Gribbon), a "kcept" woman who secs two different mnen, Alec and Gordon (played by Tim Beddoes and Geoff Ford respectively) on différent nights of the week, unbeknownst to them - and their wives (Paulette Tac and Cathy Imus). She slyly has each man provid- ing for her living expenses. Naturally, the two show up at the same time and Harriet does her best to keep each none the wiser, witb some help from, friend Anne (played by Sharon Beddoes) and Anne's confused and comically- drunk husband (Ben McFarlane). The Players really shine when it comes to the more physical comedie elements. Highlights from Key for Two include a memorable piggyback and Beddoes slipping on a halibut. As usual, Beddoes is brilliant in the role at which hes now an expert - the Englishman trying to either untangle a mess or keep a mess tanglecl. And Gribhon makes herseif per- lectly unlikable as the conntvtng Harriet. The set designers should be rec- ognized for expertly building two moitns - a bedroom and a sitting room - where no detail is spared. Because most of the shows the Players put on arc su simnilar - British larces that follow a set for- miula and archetypal characters - chances are you'll love them or not eare mueh for them. 1 faîl some- where in the middle and would like to see the Players venture out and try somethîng new. Fortunately, it seemed most of Fniday's audience was more than happy wîth what they were being served up, and judging from their laughter, Key for Two was a hit. The play continues at the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr. Tickets cost $20 for the 8 p.m. shows tomorrow and Friday Saturday's performance is a din- ner theatre, with dinner at 7 p.m. and curtain caîl at 8:15 p.m. Tickets cost $45 at the door and $40 in advance. Caîl (905) 875-0629 or visit www.miltonplayers.com. \îtH Witb Momma Domenic's e e Cbanîtef W & GbefDmnc Mother')s fDayeic HOME RENOVATION & BILDING MATERIAI. SUPPLY AUCTION Saturday, May 9th e 10 arn keW 5e ýýlQ eln l ewt u bui d idn ervtior nîaWaS W v30 .a PÈýe'il InnS SP«1n 01 r CSfl ineu&en Imnsln Mmig cc& 2n pdm aesn le nç1 [C 81 4 Sil Sb IrU lýe M e,1 s1n1MY re nfS OVER $500,000 UMM W FIII MM 1 MIIMMUAII. PuaMatch ~ ~4062 Hwy 6N. W *1mS. of 401 519-837-0710 toi full tarats and CondltuiR 1118888 vlalt our wosata. ,www.bryansauctionsale.cal LOOK for great May savings in uumbAYrAs« Flyer delivered to your door by Friday May 8th, 2009 tum UVE UW TO M*rG Ailai d(ay NOME IUBLEuMMsuu.AND Hfw YODOWN Mi. MAY 2010AND Km1V A $60 oea. FREE DELIVERY %un MIL-A 3M VOP mues Uldt #8 9064r4»M 1 lkmd> .Fri avmà &