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Zenith Theatre Company St Aldhelm's Hall Branksome, Poole March 2004 The auditorium, decked out with candles, operatic memorabilia and, of course, THAT chandelier – why did they seat me under it, I wonder? –, looked marvellous, as did the sumptuous costumes. And despite an eleventh-hour calamity that necessitated re-building part of the set and lighting rig – life imitating art perhaps –, this hugely amusing production, directed by Ian Roth, went down a treat, and it certainly seems that Zenith has found its niche with these slightly oddball comedies. Everything moved along at a fast and furious pace, and the numerous scene changes were accomplished quickly and efficiently. The cast threw themselves heart and soul into their characterisations and there were numerous first-class performances, not least from Debbie Back (Agnes Nitt) and Mechelle Summers (Christine), the opera singers who were not quite what they seemed. But occupying the star dressing rooms by a whisker were Dominic Millburn as twitchy stage-hand Walter Plinge, and Sheila Garrett and Ann Whitaker as witches Nanny Ogg and Granny Weatherwax. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo |
