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Bournemouth Little Theatre Club Little Theatre Jameson Road Bournemouth February 2003 BLTC’s minimalist set, use of projected back-screen images and what were at times rather strange lighting effects to depict flashbacks took a little getting used to, but, that apart, it will remain in my memory as nothing short of a brilliant production. And that is mainly due to David Weeks, who conceived this adaptation, directed – the latter with Mike Satchell’s assistance – and through force of circumstances belatedly took on the lead role of Willy Loman. This is his finest hour yet, and he absolutely lives to his fingertips every emotion of a man fighting all but the right battles and going to the grave without ever really learning who he is. His final scenes with enlightened son Biff, played outstandingly by Paul Mole, are intensely moving and almost worth the ticket price alone. Virginia Harrington also excels as his wife, Linda, as does Dan Almond, although occasionally inaudible, as elder son Happy, and there are strong performances too from the supporting cast. If you have a ticket – it’s sold out – you’re in for a wonderful evening. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo |
