Richmond Theatre – until 12th March 2022
Reviewed by Carly Burlinge
5*****
Cluedo – based on the detective board game that we all know and love as well as the film Clue. Is brought back to life at Richmond theatre as a hysterical fun and classic whodunit play. Offering a fun filled and frantic evening well worth a watch.
When Miss Scarlett (Michelle Collins), Professor Plum (Daniel Casey), Colonel Mustard (Wesley Griffith), Mrs White (Etisyai Philip), Mrs Peacock (Judith Amsenga), and Reverend Green (Tom Babbage) all receive the same Invitation to Boddy Manor a Grand House. Unaware why they have been invited and by whom? Soon the evening starts to unravel and they begin to realise that they might have more in common than what they first thought! With each of them keeping restricted information that they don’t wish others to know about themselves. They soon discover that they are all being blackmailed and when things get heated their secrets become exposed for all to hear. With all doors locked and windows barred and everyone knowing everybody’s business. It soon becomes apparent that the guests of Boddy Manor are starting to be killed off one by one. Turning this play into a chaotic thriller that’s full of excitement lots of laughter and funny Antics. Including lots of twists and turns drawing in the audience to keep them guessing whodunnit!
Overall, the cast gave an excellent lively ambitious accomplished performance. They worked fabulously well together and their connection on stage was strong as well as humorous and fast paced, making it an excellent show to watch. They showed some very skill full acting with some slow-motion scenes that were just outstanding and gained much clapping and laughing from the audience throughout the whole show.
The opening stage consisted of a front door going into a large hallway with may doors as like in the game leading to The Library, The Study, The Kitchen, The Dining Room the conservatory and the lounge. All lit up in the colours of the characters. Each door had a panel that opens wide to reveal each room in more detail very cleverly done and really affective.
All In all, what a fantastic and fun night. Thoroughly enjoyable to watch and one not to be missed.