Night Must Fall

Emlyn Williams' psychological thriller 'Night Must Fall' is seen very rarely these days so it came as a pleasant change to attend this production of a play from the 1930s. Night Must Fall isn't a piece I have come across previously, it has a very dark theme which probably wouldn't appeal to everyone, however I really enjoyed it.

The play opened up onto an excellent set, showing the sitting room of Mrs Bramson's bungalow with all the familiar faces from the world of detective fiction present; the wheelchair-bound grande dame; the attendant nurse; the frumpy niece; the dozy housemaid; the no-nonsense cook.

The cast worked very hard, producing some very creditable performances creating some very nice pieces of theatre. Excellent team work, good delivery of dialogue, clear diction all made for a polished performance from a very talented cast.

Direction of this play was by the experienced Mimi Ferrier [congratulations]. Stage props and costumes were authentic. The lighting could have added a little more 'light and shade' - if you'll pardon the expression - to the staging (it was hard to differentiate between the bright autumnal sunshine of the morning light as described by the characters on stage and the evening).

This once again was quite a brave choice of play and I would urge you to continue to be bold in your choices and help to push boundaries in non professional theatre.

Thank you R.A.T.S for your hospitality, I look forward to seeing you soon.

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