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Wimborne Drama Tivoli Theatre Wimborne October 2004 Yet, despite all this, it is hugely watchable and Barry Baynton’s production does it excellent justice. Even the theatre foyer becomes part of the scene, decked out as a funeral parlour with young lads in black armbands imploring the audience to sign a book of condolence. And there are some super performances too, especially from Richard Neal as Truscott, commanding the stage from his first entrance. Penny Coulson excels as Irish nurse Fay, as does Ryan Gregg as the deceased’s son, Hal. Simon Jackson is a little less convincing as McLeavy, as his slightly ponderous approach slows the pace somewhat, and David Neilsen’s Dennis tends to fall into the same trap. I particularly liked the ‘smoking coffin’ effect, although a little carelessness with regard to whether or not the lid should have been screwed down caused one or two anomalies. But for a share of the loot I could be bribed to ignore it… Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo 
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