Jenkins the Shrink, Depot Studio, Arts Wing, Swansea Grand Theatre

There are times when a writer's name is an indicator that one is in for a thoroughly entertaining time. One such writer is Ray Williams — a Clydach boy now based in Ammanford — who has delighted audiences with his rollicking sitcom-style contributions to Fluellen Theatre Company's Lunchtime Theatre seasons at the Grand Arts Wing.

The latest piece from Mr Williams' prolific pen — and yes, he does the initial writing in longhand — is a fabulous comedy revolving around the hapless Dr Jenkins (Robert Hopkins), a psychiatrist with a tangled love life whose consultations are continually interrupted by a string of telephone calls and unwanted visitors.

The first patient of the day is the belligerent Betty (Clare Novelli), as rough as the proverbal badger's posterior, and struggling to cope with her quick temper and anti-social behaviour issues.

As if this were not enough, the good doctor also has to endure a visit from Toby Thomas (James Scannell), who thinks he is a dog, and also with the flow of interruptions from his nurse, Hilda, who seems to teeter on the verge of madness herself.

But all is not quite as it seems in Dr Jenkins' world, and when his wife Bethan (Charlotte Rogers) discovers that he has been toying with the affections of other ladies in the district, the sparks start flying. This is a terrific production, peppered with lovely one-liners and smart characterisations.

As is so often the case with Fluellen's output, the casting is inspired, and all the performers fare brilliantly, with Rachel Dean in particular (a relative newcomer to the company) shaping up to be a fine character actress.

Another triumph for Ray Williams, and a great addition to Fluellen's catalogue of lunchtime productions. The season continues on Saturday March 27, at 12.30pm with Bringing Back the Bluestones by Derek Webb.