BASED on the film directed by Alfred Hitchcock this talented
star-studded cast transported the audience back to 1938.
Opening in an Austrian Railway Station there are a mix of
passengers all rushing to return to England for various reasons. Amongst them
are socialite Iris, Scarlett Archer, who is returning to marry a Lord and Miss
Froy, Gwen Taylor, a former governess. After Iris has a slight accident just
prior to boarding the train, Miss Froy takes care of her and after a cup of tea
followed by a short sleep Iris wakes to find Miss Froy has disappeared and no
one will admit to seeing her on the train. Also, on board are the secretive lawyer
Eric, Mark Wynter, and his mistress Margaret, Rosie Thomson. Cricket loving
Charters, Denis Lill, and Caldicott, Ben Nealon, who bring a touch of comedy to
the proceedings and show we perhaps have not changed that much as the Englishman
abroad. Dr Hartz, Andrew Lancel, an Italian magician, Martin Carroll, a military
official, Joe Reisig and a nun, Natalie Law. After reluctantly befriending Max,
Nicholas Audsley, the pair begin to unravel the mysteries onboard.
The set, Morgan Large, effortlessly transforms from the
station to the interior of the train and back again. The atmosphere is enhanced
with subtle lighting, Charlie Morgan Jones and sound, Dan Samson. Direction by
Roy Marsden is slick throughout.
The intrigue and suspense of The Lady Vanishes will keep you
on the edge of your seat as you follow the twists and turns trying to spot the red
herrings.
Runs until Saturday 19th October at Darlington
Hippodrome.
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