SynopsisThis captivating thriller employs a play within a play theme in a singularly exciting manner. At first it seems to be the usual Agatha Christie-type play – two couples lured to a remote Italian villa to be murdered one by one. It is only when this play is well advanced that we learn we are watching actors rehearsing their own murder mystery. An intriguing final twist unravels the real reason for the whole charade.
Director/Producer
- Dorothy Morris
Cast (in order of appearance)
- ‘Jennifer/Kate’ ~ Doreen Davies
- ‘Brian/Martin’ ~ Tim Weldon
- ‘David/Derek’ ~ David McOnie
- ‘Corrine/Angela’ ~ Julia Bradley
- ‘Franco’ ~ John O’Malley
- ‘Francesca’ (replacing Franco, last night only)’ ~ Dorothy Morris
- ‘Pamela’ ~ Maggie Penn
Backstage
- Stage Manager ~ Alan Bailey
- Assitants ~ Eddie Burr, Ian Hicks
- Lighting ~ Clive Hodgeson
- Prompt ~ Alison Shepherd
- Make-up ~ The cast
- Sound Effects ~ Eddie Burr
- Scenery ~ Jean Hewlett, Dorothy Morris
- Props ~ Julie Greenwood, Lauren Davies
Producer’s Note
Those of you who attended our last production may remember that we held a raffle each evening (not to mention holding the first night audience to ransom) in aid of ‘Children In Need’, and I am pleased to tell you that we were able to send nearly £158.00 to the fund. Thank you very much.
Photos
The Cast
Left to right, standing: David McOnie (“David/Derek”), Maggie Penn (“Pamela”), Tim Weldon (“Brian/Martin”), Julia Bradley (“Corrine/Angela”).
Left to right, sitting: Doreen Davies (“Jennifer/Kate”), John O’Malley (“Franco”).
In performance.