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Zenith Theatre Company St Aldhelm's Hall Branksome, Poole November 2003 Ann’s touch was evident too in the fine set and sumptuous costumes, as well as in the auditorium with its masks, lanterns and wall-hanging scrolls detailing the lives of famous highwaymen. The plot, narrated by Linda Eaton, told of a dandy highwayman, Adam (Ian Roth), who plans to commit one final robbery before settling down with Bess (Laura Elgar), daughter of the local tavern landlord. But jealous Tim the Ostler (Mark Hampshaw) tells all to the evil Captain Grimm (a superb Len Murray), and the consequences are tragic for all. However, although the story was a good one it seemed in many ways rather difficult for the company, particularly in the songs, which ranged from Bad Moon Rising, Fever, A Boy Like That and Stand and Deliver to Satisfaction, Sailing and Hey Good Looking. Additionally, there was a distinct lack of humour or melodrama until well into the second act, yet generally this is where the company scores most highly. But I guess you can’t win ‘em all, particularly when there’s a pistol pointing in your direction. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo |
