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Castle Players Village Hall Lytchett Matravers October 2003 
WATCHING this play, it was easy to realise why Agatha Christie is outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare.Don Cherrett’s production was well-paced throughout and particularly marked by the detail that went into every character, from the main roles right down to non-speaking parts.  Consequently, although much of the play is, by its nature, static, there was never a dull moment and it was totally gripping from beginning to end. Costumes and hairstyles were just right too, and added considerably to the overall effect.Pete Griffiths only took up acting a couple of years ago but he is plainly a fast learner, and his portrayal of Leonard Vole, a young man accused of murdering Miss French, an elderly lady he has befriended, was superb and deeply moving. 
Linsey O’Neill gave a frighteningly intense performance as his wife, Romaine, on whose evidence the outcome of the trial may rest, and Val Thomas was also well cast as Miss French’s man-hating spinster housekeeper, Janet Mackenzie, while one of the play’s many highlights was the strong ‘double act’ of rival QCs Sir Wilfred Robarts (Mike Satchell) and Mr Myers (Jo Puttick). Both played their roles to perfection and orated as if born to wig and gown.Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo |
