The Ladykillers

Synopsis

The Ladykillers tells the story of the eccentric little old lady Mrs Wilberforce who lives alone with her parrots in a strange lopsided house in King’s Cross. Her life is turned upside down by the arrival of Professor Marcus and his four friends, who between them make up the most unlikely group of criminals. Planning the heist of a security van, they decide to use Mrs Wilberforce as cover and involve her unwittingly in the plot. Things do not go well and the Professor’s plan starts to unravel in spectacular and hilarious fashion.

Our Review:

Glenn Meads - 27 March 2013

Graham Linehan's The Ladykillers has been a huge success - beginning in Liverpool at the Playhouse, transferring to the West End and now returning to the region on tour - before heading back to London. Five minutes into the production, you can see why people have been laughing up and down the country, as it remains a slick, entertaining and enjoyable night out.

Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang of fools rent rooms in the lopsided house of a dotty old dear - Mrs Wilberforce. This sweet old lady finds herself involved in this dastardly crime and taking on more than she bargained for. Michele Dotrice is an absolute joy as the trusting widow who finds her house overtaken with musical instruments and the sound of robbery. She imbues the role with sweetness, yet manages to convince you that she is far more wily that she appears.

Paul Brown has a tough act to follow as Peter Capaldi originated the role of Professor Marcus. But he does...

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Emily - 31 March 2013:

I felt that the play did not encompass as much comedy as I had expected and some of the gags were expected long before they happened. Although the actors did very well to live their characters, I feel that the jokes could have been a little more funny....

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