A weekend in Bradford on Avon threw up many surprises, from the beautiful Tithe Barn to some very professional amateur dramatics.
The Bradfordian Dramatic Society’s production of Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer was a triumph.
Al Brunker as Brindsley excelled himself, chaotically hurling himself around the stage, delivering his lines in an increasingly frantic and desperate tone, as the plot developed. A performance worthy of Derek Jacobi, who filled the same role in the play’s first production back in 1965.
Graham Billing made a perfect Colonel Melkett, with short staccato sentences either in the imperative or in shorthand letter abbreviations.
The minxy Julie Butter-worth and Lynne McCaffrey, as Carol and Clea respectively, also kept the audience entertained with their miniskirts and flirtatious behaviour as did Sue Bolden as the tipsy Miss Furnival.
The production was a reminder that the West End by no means has a monopoly on great acting talent.
Yours, very impressed, Theresa Booth, London W2.
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