Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap did not disappoint as the classic 'who dunnit' tale rolled into Nottingham for its 70th anniversary tour. Right from the moment the lights dimmed the audience was entranced and taken back to the 1950s guest house where they followed the cast members as they tried to work out who among them was a murderer, and who was the next victim.
Despite the sinister start of the snowstorm and news of a horrific murder from the wireless, there were many comical moments at Monkswell Manor. Including how each guest and the owners were dressed like the murder suspect, arriving in a dark overcoat, light scarf and soft felt hat.
Joelle Dyson and Laurence Pears did a fantastic job as Mollie and Giles Ralston in setting the scene and did not bad an eyelid when a lamp fell over twice during the initial scene, seamlessly standing it back up. The entire cast did a fantastic job, but Elliot Clay as Christopher Wren was a hilarious asset to the play, with his childish actions, witty comments and merry songs lightening the mood throughout the night.
