Although I was aware of Neil Simon as a play write I was previously unaware of this piece based on a series of short stories by Anton Chekov so was intrigued to see what a collaboration of the two would come across like. The stories although widely varying are seamlessly linked by this talented young American cast all of which play their roles with style. From a man who accidentally sneezes on the boss at a theatrical performance, a nanny being bullied by her charge’s mother through a rake famous for seducing other men’s wives actually using the husband to do the seducing on his behalf to an old couple meeting in the park occasionally, who are secretly attracted to each other a whole gambit of ages and emotions are portrayed. The acting space is not the easiest to direct for, but obviously the company have designed this production to suit the limitations and although this was the first day of the run everything worked how it should. All in all a thoroughly professional performance well worthy of a visit and a good way to start one’s Fringe day. ***