Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Blithe Spirit


Blithe Spirit, Gielgud Theatre, 2014.

Cast: Patsy Ferran, Janie Dee, Charles Edwards, Simon Jones, Serena Evans, Angela Lansbury, Jemima Roper.

Writer: Noel Coward
Director: Michael Blackmore

A play I never wanted to see again because Madame Arcati is just an excuse for overacting but how could I miss the chance to see Dame Angela? As it happened it was the only time I saw her on stage, and yes she did overact, and even got a round of applause just for walking onto the stage. I remember Jemima Roper being especially good as the dead wife. Patsy Ferran has gone on to greater things. 

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