Sardines Magazine

Reviewer Nigel Dams

★★★★★ The Ladykillers

‘Marx Brothers meets Reservoir Dogs’

I arrived full of pleasurable anticipation.

And I wasn’t disappointed. As is usual with Guildburys, the set was bold, striking, well-built … if it walked into a pub everyone would turn to look. And the players did it justice. The show started well and built and built with many a laugh, some poignant moments, some slapstick and a few murders.Claire Racklyeft impressed from the start with a very nuanced and confident portrayal of the sweet old dear.

In came the criminal mastermind, Jay Orbaum, with the voice, bearing and assurance of a professional. The two played off each other very well, smooth, false urbanity versus fluttery, confused and how-about-a-cup-of-tea-dear. It was shaping up to be another outstanding Guildburys show.

I think Guildburys are a truly top-notch theatre company. Congratulations to everyone involved. I’m so glad I went. You should go too.

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