In many ways, Michael Frayn's 1982 "Noises Off," with its infectious dynamism, hilarious storyline and unique premise, is a model of wacky theater. So much so that when it was announced that the Sydney Theater Company would present its own interpretation of the classic, there was widespread concern that the play's reputation would outstrip the production, as reputations so often do. Fortunately, such fears did not. failed to materialize under the direction of Jonathan Biggins, the Sydney Theater Company was able to produce a truly hilarious and unique production "Noises off" tells the story of a company of under-prepared actors attempting one final dress rehearsal. to midnight (which half the cast thinks is just a technical rehearsal) of "Nothing on", a raunchy sex-fueled farce, and their ill-prepared subsequent shows The comic potential of a farce within a farce is. huge ; as Murphy's Law, scripted or not, takes hold of the play and, with an increasing number of errors, propels it to a breakneck pace before spectacularly imploding in the climactic scene. Mark Thompson's set is a mechanical marvel with scrupulous attention to detail. The front of the set features the scene from 'Nothing On', a charming country house converted from a 16th century posset mill, brimming with paintings, doyleys and Persian rugs. Combined with the almost glowing soft yellow lighting (Nigel Levings), reminiscent of candles and oil lanterns, the opening scenes seem comically anachronistic, a caricature of a traditional 20th-century British drawing room. The set then goes even further when it turns 180 degrees for the second act, showing the behind the scenes of "Nothing on", completely devoid of frivolities, it is the antithesis of the original set, right in the middle of the paper. ......and Brooke Ashton spends her time wandering around the stage in her frilly clothes with a clueless and endearing innocence, and Ricardo found the nuance and timing perfectly for the airhead role. However, in an undeniably tough competition, it's important. lead Garry Lejeune, played by Josh McConville, steals the show. With its wholehearted (and dangerous) commitment to physical comedy and its myriad of clues and missed cues to remember, this is a very impressive lead performance. “Noises Off” certainly makes for an enjoyable evening of entertainment. Biggins makes the smart decision to go from three acts to two so that the ending arrives just when you're aching to laugh. It's not trying to be anything it's not, just relaxed, mindless entertainment, and with all the drama of modern everyday life, that's exactly what I wanted. Sit back, relax and enjoy!