Film & Theatre, Reviews | Posted on October 28th, 2024 | return to news
Witness for the Prosecution
Wimborne Drama, Tivoli Theatre
Review by Marilyn Barber
Wimborne Drama’s production of ‘Witness for the Prosecution,’ which ran from 24 to 26 October, was a triumph on every level.
Directed by David Beddard-Banks, the sets designed by Chris Durham were so impressive that the packed audiences felt they were the jury in the courtroom.
The play by Agatha Christie set in 1953 tells the story of Leonard Vole, who is accused of murdering a rich widow – and you are left guessing until the end as to whether he is guilty or not.
Every one of the huge cast of 19 deserves accolades, but space will only permit the mention of the main characters.
There were stunning performances with a wide range of emotions from James Bourner as Leonard Vole and Andrea Pellegrini as his ‘wife’ Romaine.
For the defence, Chris Durham had huge passion as the QC Sir Wilfred Roberts, teaming well with Gary Paine as Mr Mayhew, the accused’s solicitor.
Richard Neal had buckets of gravitas as the judge Mr Justice Wainwright, whilst Sam Moulton added a little humour as Mr Myers the Crown prosecutor and Russ Guillaume typified the serious Clerk of the Court.
Amongst the smaller parts, Sali Pike had excellent delivery as office worker Greta and Jemma Cable, shone as she does in all her performances as ‘the other woman’.
Other roles were played by Judy Garrett, Rob Cording-Cook, Richard Scotson, Jenny Hughes, Suzanne Viney and Calum Hearne.
Once again, Wimborne Drama has proved it is one of the best amateur dramatic companies in the area.
The next production at the Tivoli is the comedy ‘Worst Wedding Ever’ from 20–22 February 2025. Make a note in your diary now.
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