Death`s Desire

A visit to the twisted world of the unnamed villain of the piece, as he reveals his sins and mentally tortures his therapist.  The Man, who is played by Stuart Mourton delivers an outstanding performance as the psychopath whose trail of seduction eventually crashes down on him on his wedding day.  Stuart seamlessly slots into every deceitful character, conning and murdering his way to financial gain.

David Jones as Lawrence the therapist was patiently on stage throughout watching the drama unfold.  Giving a faultless act, where the tables are turned on him in a delicate web of lies and deception, as he discovers his patients` motives.  A convincing characterization.

Wendy Beris was the well-heeled gullible Lizzie; she perfectly portrayed a woman who had fallen for her killer and married him in a short space of time.

Gary Peake played Phil, the brother who seeks revenge for Lizzie`s death.  A forceful performance.

Suspicious from the start, playing Phil`s sister Dawn, Sue Orme was compelling in her pursuit of the truth, ultimately ending in tragedy.  An assertive performance.

Isobel, as the deluded Pop Star in the making, was brought to life in a brazen display from Isabel Lamb.

The Man`s final conquest and true love, was played by Sonia Hardy, as the salt of the earth vulnerable lottery winner.  Giving a compelling, flawless performance.

The simple, yet very effective set was built by Martin Illston, Mike Asprey, David Jones, Bob Longdon, and Steve Cooper.  Sound by Steve Orme and lighting by Rob Snell.  Props by Mike Asprey and Jenny Cooper. 

Impressively directed by Jenny Cooper, the cast brought out their different characters with great conviction, and complimented by the slick change of scenes, this play by Robert Scott was most enjoyable.

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