What people are saying about Bonnie-Jo Douglas...
"He, Haditcummin"
'One of the funniest plays I have seen in years' - Mr J Baxter, Worthing
'Hilarious! I didn't want it to end' - Miss R Thorpe, Brighton
'Fan-bloody-tastic - I laughed from start to finish' - Miss K Massie, Worthing
'A great twist, none of us saw it coming' - Mr J Hanson, Eastbourne
'Really well written. Can't wait for her next one' - Mrs A Beuzeval, Worthing
NODA Report
“He, Haditcummin” March 2011
This excellent murder mystery play proved to be an excellent choice for any society. The cast consists of 3 women and 6 men.
Front of House. We were warmly welcomed at Ferring village hall, supplied with a programme which was well designed and easy to follow and refreshments were available for purchase if we so wished.
Scenery and Properties. The set was designed very cleverly by Alan Fryar and built by members of the company. It worked really well allowing for innumerable people exiting as others entered in this fast flowing murder mystery. The properties looked good and always seemed to be in the right place which was remarkable.
Costumes and Makeup. Everyone looked suitably clad for the period with inconspicuous makeup giving the show a very natural look.
Sound and Lighting. Both the lighting and the sound technicians did expert jobs with both timing and volume adding considerably to the required atmosphere. These are both very important as they can make or break a production and yet they have so little time to practise.
The Production. Marshall Peach as Mr Haditcummin certainly had it coming. His performance as the much disliked butler was totally convincing as was Sandra Smith as Lady Jemima Ownalott and Sue-Ann Bailey as Carrie Tidy the maid. The other 6 members of the cast gave very creditable performances.
Congratulations to a good director who had people moving on and off the stage, more times than I can remember, without any long gaps to spoil the flow of the show.
This excellent murder mystery play proved to be an excellent choice for any society. The cast consists of 3 women and 6 men.
Front of House. We were warmly welcomed at Ferring village hall, supplied with a programme which was well designed and easy to follow and refreshments were available for purchase if we so wished.
Scenery and Properties. The set was designed very cleverly by Alan Fryar and built by members of the company. It worked really well allowing for innumerable people exiting as others entered in this fast flowing murder mystery. The properties looked good and always seemed to be in the right place which was remarkable.
Costumes and Makeup. Everyone looked suitably clad for the period with inconspicuous makeup giving the show a very natural look.
Sound and Lighting. Both the lighting and the sound technicians did expert jobs with both timing and volume adding considerably to the required atmosphere. These are both very important as they can make or break a production and yet they have so little time to practise.
The Production. Marshall Peach as Mr Haditcummin certainly had it coming. His performance as the much disliked butler was totally convincing as was Sandra Smith as Lady Jemima Ownalott and Sue-Ann Bailey as Carrie Tidy the maid. The other 6 members of the cast gave very creditable performances.
Congratulations to a good director who had people moving on and off the stage, more times than I can remember, without any long gaps to spoil the flow of the show.