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The Harrogate Advertiser
Lies, lies and more lies!
Harrogate Dramatic Society's latest offering, J.B.Priestley's Dangerous
Corner proved a real winner - and that's the truth.
The tangled plot of intrigue, unrequited love and a final twist was the
perfect choice for keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
And although the cast was just seven-strong, each character contributed
well to the fine overall performance.
Andy Scarborough turned in an excellent portrayal as the impressionable
Gordon Whitehouse whose life is shattered when close friend Martin Caplan
apparently kills himself.
Full marks for being able to convey anger and dispair as much with his
eyes as with his actions.
Clarence Eaglen is also to be commended for the way in which he transformed
the dead man's brother, Robert from a caring husband into an inebriated
reject. Judith Simpson was perfectly cast as Olwen Peel who finally reveals
her darkest secrets and Alan Harwood was appropriately cool and calculating
as corrupt business partner, Charles Stanton
The hard work involved in staging this latest production was more than
evident, not just with the mountain of dialogue, but with the costumes
and set aswell.
Space in Harrogate Theatre's studio is at a premium but the audience really
felt asthough it was looking into a real living room.
Dangerous Corner ran for five evenings until Saturday and prolonged applause
on the opening night was proof of a highly entertaining production.
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