A perfect choice for the time of year, Season’s Greetings was presented by the now well-established Other Theatre Company at Plumley Village Hall on 22, 23 and 24 November.
Produced by Sophia Kennedy, who also co-directed with husband Harry, this Alan Ayckbourn play is a comedy built around a family Christmas with all the joys, trials, tribulations and calamities such a gathering generates.
The players gave convincing characterisations that subtly brought out the hidden play within a play referred to by the Director in his programme notes. Each personality living their part and interacting – albeit aided by special effects – gave us the comedy for which Ayckbourn is renowned.
Mention should be made of the two new members of the cast, Christopher Preen and Kate Smalley, who both played their parts well – that should encourage them to continue with their acting careers. The performances of both Roger and Eleanor Barlow were outstanding and deserve a special mention.
A very enjoyable show.
For more information about this production, please see our Past Productions page for Season's Greetings.