Ealing and Acton Gazette from Ealing, London, England • 59

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comedies -following a rigid formula dictated by TV sitcoms But this week ceased to be a negative crusty old cynic All thanks to a glass jar containing what looks like a slightly watered-down pub measure of If David Lewis can follow up this his first full-length play with another of comparable quality we could soon be hailing him as one of brightest writing talents Sperm Wars which finishes at Orange Tree tomorrow (Saturday) after a short but successful repertory run is as fresh as a daisy as original as sin a wickedly funny comedy about the personal implications of artificial insemination interwoven with telling debates about creation the furtherance of the human race and er accountancy Lucy (Amanda Royle) and Matt (Jeremy Crutchley) late 30-somethings struggling against his low sperm count as they try to have a baby enlist the help of old college chum Barry (Stuart Fox) a superbly boring accountant to provide samples At the appropriate time of the month Barry sheepish ly calls round disappears into a side room and produces a donation for his old mate to administer But Matt and relationship partly because of Lovers in arms: Matt (Jeremy Crutchley) and Lucy (Amanda Royle) Friends of Mandeville School Eastcote Lane North Northolt Middx CAR BOOT SALE October 17th between 9am to 12 noon Pre-book £500 pay on the day £600 entry 20p No traders Phone 0181-864 4921 St Church Mount Park Road Ealing W5 JUMBLE SALE plus Saturday 17th October 1030am 20p Barry the accountant agonising over his role in the saga and finding the implications deeply affecting Mention too for the fourth character in the drama Zoe (Sarah Tansey whose affair on the side with Matt further complicates the equation Best of all is the lack of a pat ending The second half sees the comedy rising to an altogether higher plane with Lewis successfully resisting any thought of tritely tying up the loose ends A masterful debut Sperm Wars runs at the Orange Tree Theatre Richmond until tomorrow Performances at 745pm Sat mat 4pm Bookings: 0181 940 3633 Tim Harrison the strain of the childless-less is shaky The resultant sight of Matt stomping around the stage midargument brandishing the precious fluid and spilling half of it on the furniture as he becomes more agitated is one of the funniest things seen in years The script is sharp and tight and like all the best comedies laced with bittersweet tragedy too We laugh yet we feel slightly uncomfortable about laughing Orange Tree director Sam Walters who always thought is at his sharpest with good comedies has turned polished material into a memorable production The funniest character is CONCERT IN AID OF ST BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL BUILDING FUND SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 200pm in ST BARNABAS CHURCH FELLING MALE VOICE CHOIR Conductor Len Young: Accompanists Ann Makepiece and June Wilson On Sunday 25th October music fans in Ealing have a rare opportunity to listen to a concert given by probably the best male voice choir in the country the Felling Male Voice Choir Felling Choir are in London on 24th October to sing at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the "1000 Welsh Voices Concert They have agreed to give a concert in St Barnabas Church to help the fundraising for the new Millennium Hall The concert starts at 2pm on Sunday The choir was founded in 1920 and from a small beginning grew in size and stature to become famous nationally and internationally The choir's strength over the years has been its ability to enlist conductors of great musical stature: including the current Director ot Music Len Young It has achieved well over 100 prizes in national and international competitions The choir has sung in Denmark France Germany Ireland and the Netherlands and is visiting Austna next year Over the last 25 years the choir has made a number ot recordings which demonstrate the extent of its repertoire with the aim ot providing "something for everyone" and they are currently preparing for their next CD The sound of this large choir from the North East of England is thrilling powerful and exciting This really is a rare opportunity to hear one ot England top male voice choirs (over 70 voices strong) in a varied programme of music Tickets £6 (£4 concessions) are available in advance from John Hudson (telephone 0181-997 3248) or at the door on the afternoon of the concert You will hear some exceptional singing and be helping to build the new Millennium Hall at the same time ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS FAIR SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER CONFERENCE CENTRE SY0N PARK BRENTFORD i 11am-5pm GAINSBOROUGH FAIRS Enq: 01753 685098 or 01932 785871 if There is so much more to see and do at Syori Park! 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Admission 20 Charity no 219380 ANTIQUES COLLECTABLES PROPERTY CLEARANCE Free Valuations and Advice 0181-579 7466 ACADEMY AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS Northcote House Northcote Avenue Ealing NORTH EALING SCHOOL PITSHANGER LANE CAR BOOT SALE Saturday 17th October 130-3 30pm Set up from 1pm Cars £7 Vans £12 Tables too no traders Charity No: 1029312 CAR BOOT SALE Western International Market Hayss Road SO'Jtnaii Every Saturday 730 2pm Toilets Cars £8 Small vans £10 Large vans £12 0181 842 2266 or 0831 420504 be honest I really get that until the end of my first reading not really emphasised at he said not the most important thing happening also a gay couple and a transvestite in there too it all sounds very confusing but you kind of take these situations for granted as the play goes no shortage of happenings as three generations of the family spanning 80 years gather to chew the fat and go over some old scores an 'aWU jot going on a great play" adds Fletcher if the accent is very certainly proved tough to track down any pointers really any films been able to track down though The Big Easy with Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin is fairly close still had some help with The House Among The Stars runs at the Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street Richmond until tomorrow (Sat) November 16-21 and November 30-December 5 Bookings: 0181 940 3633 Tickets 1450 Steve Morgan LEGOLAND OFFERS 40 CURES FOR BOREDOM THIS HALF-TERM Mathieu and son: Nick Fletcher is caught up in the family drama More than 40 rides attractions and live shows make LEGOLAND an exciting stimulating and fun day out for all the family The end of half-term will be topped off with a spectacular laser and fireworks show THE QUESTORS THEATRE Mattock Lane Ealing Box Office 0181-567 5184 Presents PRESENT by Noel Coward 10th-17th October the story of Victoire forced to flee her home and her lover who is also her brother Despite this revelation Nick Fletcher who plays the part of Mathieu caught up in the drama while visiting with his son says incest is far from the main thread of the story THE accompanying blurb for the Orange Tree latest offering House Among the Stars suggests a rather controversial evening could be in store Canadian Michael play set in an old log cabin away from the numbers centres on SI LEGOLAND I tNV 3 LEGOLAND' it open daily to lit Nov from 10am till dusk Call 0990 04 04 04 Firework shows on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November.