Not Dead Enough at MK Theatre
Tuesday 30th January 2017
This play is just what the theatre needs at the moment.
Let’s blow the cobwebs away this new year and watch a good old crime thriller
from the celebrated author Peter James. Slowly his plays are being adapted to
the stage and are very closely adhering to the script of the book. This is
because Peter is fully involved in bringing his work to the stage and is
passionate about his craft. Surprisingly enough his Detective Grace novels
haven`t reached TV so all the better for us theatre goers.
Not Dead Enough was expertly crafted and executed (if that’s
the right word bearing in mind the story line) with a polished performance from
a well-chosen cast. We all know Shane Ritchie who played Detective Grace and
can only marvel at his versatility in the many roles he has played over his
acting career.
The story centres on Brian Bishop, played by Stephen
Billington, who is the chief suspect for the murder of his wife but he claims
to be 60 miles away at the time of the crime. Stephen who likes to play bad
boys can easily turn the charm on to disarm you. The whole cast gave an excellent performance
with moments of humour scattered throughout the play. They really gelled as an
acting team.
The stage was well defined into different areas, where the
central stories play out. The lighting was used to great effect during the
darker scenes. At first the sound was a little low but that was soon addressed
as the cast settled into their first night in MK Theatre.
If you like reading the crime novels of Peter James, one of
the best crime writers of all time, then don`t miss the opportunity to see this
story brought to life.
The play is on till Saturday 4th February.
Tickets from www.atgtickets.com/Miltonkeynes or telephone
0844 871 7652 (booking fee applies)
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