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KCA Players Pelhams Kinson Bournemouth June 2003 
The play’s synopsis begins when art dealer Mary returns home unexpectedly after her flight to Houston is aborted after an engine fire.  She finds a stranger in the house, claiming to be her husband, and soon two ‘cousins’ also arrive. Who they really are, and what they want, is cleverly concealed until the play’s closing moments, with few clues given to help any amateur sleuths in the audience. Lonnie Watson’s direction ensures that a chilling sense of menace is maintained throughout, and her entire cast capture their characters with conviction. Judy Harris gives a finely judged performance as Mary, and David Wickham, Joan Ogden and Steve Watton are superb as her supposed husband and cousins, with Mr Watton’s characterisation particularly evil. 
Jeremy Smith brings sinister undertones to the role of family doctor Noel, Steve Jones is excellent as police officer Robbins and John King and Jamie Stockton make the most of their small but vital roles.And no, I won’t tell you whodunnit, or what they did. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo. |
