Film & Theatre, Reviews | Posted on May 28th, 2026 | return to news

REVIEW: Ghost Writer

Broadstone Players Theatre Company, Broadstone War Memorial

By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk

Despite the intense heat on the first night of this comedy thriller on Tuesday 26 May, none of the audience were tempted to abandon it, such was the standard of the acting. ‘Ghost Writer’ is a rather clever play written by David Tristram, who also penned the ‘Little Grimley’ one-act plays.

Jeremy Mills is on stage for the entire production, and he runs through the whole gamut of emotions as Edward, a writer whose tempestuous wife, Ruby, died a year ago in suspicious circumstances. This is an impressive performance by Jeremy.

With her expressive face, the part of Ruby, the ghost whom only her widower can see, is perfect for Sue Spencer and she absolutely nails it. It has shades of ‘Blithe Spirit’, but funnier.

Simon Langford plays Alex, Edward’s best friend, with lots of sympathy, whilst Maria Scholes has the chance to go from a very ordinary potential girlfriend for Edward to someone rather more interesting.

Jenny Hughes says she is enjoying playing the bitchy actress Frances and hopes the audience will really hate her. Definitely, Jenny! Her performances always light up the stage, with her facial expressions saying so much.

There is a lot of humour in this play, which heightens with the arrival of faded and way-over-the-top actor Hedley. With his orange wig, hugely mismatched colourful clothing and faux-Shakespearean voice, it is a gem of a part for Patrick D’Ardenne.

Suzanne Viney should be complimented for her choice of actors and her direction of this play.
It runs until Saturday and tickets are available from: honsec@broadstoneplayers.co.uk or from Broadstone News.