Spilt-second timing clinched spectacular success for The Western Players in Marc Camoletti's hilarious '60s romp, directed by Julia Edwards at Swindon Arts Centre last week. 

A well constructed set – the Paris apartment of amorous, thrice-timing Bernard –featured seven doors that gave access to bedrooms, kitchen, hallway and bathroom.

John Fisher was the suave, self-satisfied Bernard, who prides himself on his enduring allure and the devotion of three international airline hostesses, each of whom considers herself his fiancee.

All three have charm, elegance, a touch of glamour and unquestioning loyalty to Bernard, who basks contentedly in their adoration of Italian Gabriella (Alex Praska), American Gloria (Laura Keogh) and German Gretchen (Sarah Cousens).

Bernard's amorous assignations are governed by a weighty airline timetable that decrees which fiancee will be his next visitor.

The entire charade is becoming too much for his maid, Bertha, who has to adapt cuisine and decor to suit the incomer.

Flight delays and potential changes of schedule prompt panic, and when all three girls turn up in Paris simultaneously, Bernard's plans become seriously unstuck.

Susan Pearson was excellent as Bertha, whose brief barbed responses convey increasing displeasure.

As Bernard's careful plans disintegrate into chaos, Robert, his pal from Provence, (Tom Freegard) who initially envied the city slicker's amorous lifestyle, is rapidly disenchanted.

After many alarms and excursions which delighted large audiences, everything ended happily and the entire production was a triumph.