The Game’s Afoot

Like all good murder mystery/comedies, this show twisted its way to a somewhat surprising conclusion, while delivering plenty of laughs as it progressed.

Jim Dickson’s cast of Chris Hawkins, Marie Dickson, Nathan Schulz, Lilias Davie, Sophie Lawson, Andrew Barnes, Gai Byrne and Virginia Leaver well suited the characters they portrayed and complimented each other beautifully.

 The set was impressive with a secret revolving bar (an intrinsic ‘must have’ for any ‘who dunnit’! ) which was put to good use for stashing the body! The stylish costumes and ‘arty’ furniture added to the ambiance of the piece. The numerous effects required by the script were in the capable hands of technical wiz Colin Crow. The featured array of deadly weaponry was very impressive and gave the murderer plenty of options when it came to doing the dastardly deed.

Making his stage debut as Portia, the pampered pooch, “Monty” was completely at home with the goings on and looked suitably bored with the whole situation.

Another great offering for Gold Coast Theatre goers.

Roger McKenzie