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Dial M For Murder

Author: Gordon Harris

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Date
9th July 2026
Society
Rainham Theatrical Society (RTS Ltd)
Venue
Oasthouse Theatre, Rainham
Type of Production
Play
Director
Andrew Mankilow

As the tabs parted, we see a wonderful array of 1950s' props and a set carefully designed to fit the period of the play. This being down to  Alison Lewis and Cara Micalleg and the many set builders. So good were the props, even down to the bakelight light switch!!

Five actors, Margot Wendice, Katherine Halsall, Tony Wendice, Keven Lane, Max Halliday, Glenn Morris Captain Lesgate – Darren Hammock inspectors Hubbard-Alex Green and a few grunts from voice of policeman Gerald Flanagan.    I found this play a little heavy going in places, directed well by Andrew Manktelow, as a group they worked hard to keep the play moving. Heavy on dialogue for Kevin and he coped well under the pressure of so much, but his supporting actors were with him all the way. This piece of theatre, as is any murder plot, is difficult to get over to an audience. All in all this cast put a lot of their time and effort in this difficult piece of theatre, Andrew you should be very proud of yourself and your cast. 

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