Reviews

‘Ben Person, as hen-pecked Herbert Soppitt was a delight, while Barnard Castle town councillor Ian Kirkbride was magnificently pompous as, er, town councillor Albert Parker. Trudy Dixon was on scene stealing form as the mischievous gossip Mrs Northrop while Sue Byrne brought tremendous energy to the old of Ruby Birtle, the domestic servant to Alderman Helliwell (Peter Firby). In fact, so often did she dash on and off stage she will be fit enough to run a marathon by the end of the tour. 

Gordon Duffy-McGhie was suitably over the top as Henry Ormonroyd, the press photographer who was there to snap the occasion, while all three “wives” Heather Armstrong, Nic Worsnop and Sarah Fells, left no-on in any doubt that they were indeed been long suffering.’

Stuart Laundy, Teesdale Mercury 

‘We were amazed at the skills of the actors, particularly those playing the hapless couples and the two comedic foils, the photographer and his racy friend, Lottie. We think that Teesdale should be very proud of having such talented actors at hand to people the stage and have said so to a number of people to whom we have recommended the play since seeing it.’

Helen Young, letter to the editor, Teesdale Mercury

‘The acting, characterization and comic timing were all very professional and engaging. If you haven’t already seen it, try and catch a performance. It’s well worth it.’

Mary Charlesworth, Barnard Castle, letter to the editor, Teesdale Mercury

‘Yet another outstanding performance by the Castle Players of their latest production When We Are Married. The  talent of this group is never ending. Heartiest congratulations to all concerned. More please.’

Ursula Aggio, Barnard Castle, letter to the editor, Teesdale Mercury