THE Andy Warhol Syndrome is Jenny Eclair's hard-hitting one woman comedy play which reflects the current obsession with reality television and the consequences on those living Andy Warhol's prophecy.

We explore the life of Carol Fletcher, a faded ex-reality television "superstar" by joining her in her room as she re-lives life through often cruelly observed, yet hilarious, tales about school, family and fame.

The voice of her disgruntled agent and recollections of her nagging mum, miserable husband and kids, ruin her dreams.

The sparse set is instantly transformed for childhood recollections of a glamorous dressing room, with simple strobe lighting and voices illustrating a media frenzy during Carol's fling with fame.

Jenny Eclair, known primarily for her brash, hyperactive, stand-up persona brings undoubted acting talent to a pacy performance of the play she co-wrote with Julie Balloo.

Her comedy flair warmed her to the Bewdley audience who I feel were expecting to be outraged by her, but obviously enjoyed this credible portrait of a faded starlet, despite the language.

An excellent plot twist suggested Carol would re-live her fame, but why? Watch the play and be surprised - we were.

An amusing question and answer session, handled professionally after an interval, further warmed the audience to this comedienne and author, who admitted no play should be more than an hour and a half long, to prevent boredom. DLT