accent with aplomb. Stephanie Evans showed great versatility in her roles, adding depth to her characters. When she played Kate, her chemistry with Blackadder was hilarious, and as the torturer her comic timing was brilliant. We did think she could have kicked Blackadder a few more times… Peter Cliffe’s Lord Whiteadder was very funny - silent for most of the scene, to come in with some of the funniest lines, especially about a phallic-shaped turnip - you have to watch it to fully understand what I’m on about, but believe me, it was wonderful. Harriet Jones played puritanical Lady Whiteadder perfectly. She brought the character’s extreme piety and sharp-tongued severity to life with great comic impact. Jones’ impeccable timing and exaggerated sternness added to the absurdity of the character, making her scenes both memorable and full of laughter. She skilfully embodied Lady Whiteadder’s over-the-top righteousness, adding another layer of humour to the play’s eccentric cast of characters. Even the smaller characters and cameo moments all stood out - the comedy timing and perfectly written lines enhanced Ruth Hambleton’s and Samantha Wightman’s moments on stage as Dr Leech, Partridge, Wise Woman, Frobisher, and Ludwig’s guard. Laughter from the audience every time they stepped on stage. The minimal set was cleverly enhanced with props and furniture, and the use of different stage levels helped depict the various locations and scenes, adding
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