ROBERT Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has
had many incarnations over the years, meaning any production has a lot to be
compared to. This version from the Touring Consortium Theatre Company and Rose
Theatre Kingston delivers the tension and suspense despite what is a very wordy
script.
Phil Daniels as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde shows what a
superb actor he is as he changes between the two very different characters. He
provides a much subtler change than in previous productions I have seen with a
change in mannerisms, and the change from a soft tonal Scottish accent to a
strong, often incomprehensible, Glaswegian Billy Connolly style accent.
The entire cast are faultless throughout especially
Grace Hogg-Robinson as Annie the chamber girl who finds herself on the wrong
side of Hyde. The singing from Rosie Abraham, whilst allowing for scene
changes, creates a chilling, haunting atmosphere.
The second act opens with an incredibly realistic
violent scene leaving the audience gasping due to the realistic sound effects.
The set is one of the best I have seen recently,
incredibly versatile and swiftly creating many different locations. With
atmospheric lighting developing in intensity during the second act.
This is the final venue for this tour, but it is
worth keeping an eye open for the Touring Consortium Theatre Company in the
future.
Runs until Saturday 19th May
Runs until Saturday 19th May
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