The Ghost Train

This was a joint production between St. Matthew's Theatrical Soceity and Phoenix Players who worked extremely, well allowing them to select an excellent cast using the top players from each Society.  All the action takes place in a cold bleak station waiting room.  There is a business man Richard Winthrop (Martin Lawlor) and his wife Elsie (Karen Riding) who are about to separate, but decide they really do need each other after a very frightening night in the eerie waiting room.  A newly married couple, Mr & Mrs Charles Murdock (Adam Probets, who stepped in at the last moment when the orignal Charlie had to drop out) gave an out standing performance.  Chris Avery was particularly effective as the silly chappie, Teddie Deakin, who turned out to be the chief of police!  All the cast gave strong performances and good interpretations of their roles, making this an excellent all round production.  A good set, with frightening sounds effects and lots of atmosphereic smoke all added to the overall picture.  The costumes were eye-catching and spot on for the period.  Well done.

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