Phyl Romeril sees the Wadahm Players and Redbridge Stage Company give a comedy writer an airing

Richard Harris' sexist comedy Outside Edge, centred on an afternoon at the suburban cricket match, received a spirited innings at Hermon Hill from the Wadham Players.

Several of the cast have yet to conquer the acoustics of their new home but despite some problems with projection the humorous accents of suburban snobbery were well placed, even to a degree of satire.

Jill Atkins played Maggie with largesse - we would well believe  her assets to be brick laying and sex. Clearly audible and with no nonsense, she squeezed the most from her comic lines.

John Snow was the right choice to play Kevin, wimpish but lovable: his attributes are cooking and spin bowling.

The team captain, with a single purpose in life and few qualities of communication, was portrayed with forceful fanaticism by Bob Gray, with Elaine Elliott his efficient but long-suffering wife.

Other members to bat were Dennis (a hearty performance by Keith Cummings, Bob (Alisdair Low) and Ginnie (Alison Rhodes).

As Alex, Paul Hawley did his best to place the character, and as Sharon, Kathy Hutton had the qualificiations to portray the disco-dancer, beautifully overdressed and awkward, almost inarticulate with excellent timing in a difficult part.

The visual effect of the pavillion was satisfactory and the action wasn't allowed to wane. A pity some of the meaningful dialogue was lost on occasions.

Michael Michael directed.