The Hollow - by Agatha Christie
May 1989 - Harrogate Theatre, main house

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The Harrogate Advertiser

It's hard to single out any one member of Harrogate Dramatic Society for their performance in the Hollow.
They all deserve credit for their talanted displays throughout the Agatha Christie murder/mystery.
They captured the audience's attention completely as they portrayed the murder of a doctor when the AngKatell family and their friends gathered for a quiet weekend.
The cast introduced themselves marvellously throughout act one, and this superb acting continue during the whodunnit scenes of act two. And they certainly weren't about the let on who the murderer was.
Could it have been the glamerous actress to whom the victim had once been engaged, his mistress maybe, or even his gentle wife? Only those who had seen the play before could have guessed.
And although I didn't want to single out any one in particular a mention has to be given to Iris Mitchell, who throughout her role as Lady Angkatell added a sparkling touch of humour and charm to the play.
Also Ann Anstis, who played the doctor's wife, when her gentle character changed as she dramatically admitted killing her husband.
The stylish set, the Angkatell's garden room, fitted the play perfectly. This review wouldn't be complete without praise for designer David Ayre, and those who decorated it.
All I can say is that the few empty seats scattered around Harrogate Theatre should have been filled for this commanding performance.

Allison Darling.

 

 

Cast

Henrietta Angkatell
Sir Henry Angkatell K.C.B.
Lady Angkatell
Midge Harvey
Gudgeon
Edward Angkatell
Doris
Gerda Cristow
John Cristow M.D. F.R.C.P.
Veronica Craye
Inspector Colquhoun C.I.D.
Det. Sgt. Penny

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Jennifer Cowling
Alex Reevey
Iris Mitchell
Frances Goodwin
Don Valentine
Brian Foster
Lesley Wheal
Ann Anstis
John S. Mallett
Marion Homer
Neil de Lacy
Andrew Scarborough

Directed by Joan M. Mallett

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