The Ladykillers
From: Thursday, 3rd November 2011
To: Saturday, 19 November 2011
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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:
9 November 2011
With this new version of The Ladykillers, adapted from the much-loved Ealing comedy, Graham Linehan proves himself a writer at the top of his game; and what a top class cast director Sean Foley has assembled.
The action takes place in the almost Escheresque house where a dear little old lady dwells, and five conmen masquerade as a bunch of musicians. Peter Capaldi plays the flamboyant evil genius Professor Marcus (the role immortalised on screen by Alec Guinness); as constantly and hilariously frustrated as a certain Mr Tucker.
An almost unrecognizable Ben Miller plays gloomy, sinister Louis Harvey, whilst Stephen Wight as Harry Robinson who cannot keep his hands to himself is a comic force to watch. Clive Rowe may be the stooge, One-Round (two short planks) but proves a solid laughing stock, as does the fidgety Major Courtney, yet another stalwart in James Fleet. All nicely rounded off with a comic cameo and the ...
Latest User Review
Phil Murray - 14 November 2011:
All the cast were fantastic. The sight of Proffesor Marcus' dancing as the curtain raised after the interval will live with me for a long time! A production as magical as the set it was played in. Thank you for such a memorable evening! ...
Cast
Peter Capaldi (Professor Marcus)
James Fleet (Major Courtney)
Ben Miller (Louis)
Clive Rowe (One Round)
Stephen Wight (Harry)
Marcia Warren (Mrs Wilberforce)
Creative
Graham Linehan (Adaptation)
Edward Snape (for Fiery Angel in association with Stage Entertainment UK and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse) (Producer)
Sean Folery (Director)
Michael Taylor (Design)
Michael Taylor (Costume)
James Farncombe (Lighting)
VBen Ringham (Sound)
Max Ringham (Sound)
Scott Penrose (special effects) (Other)
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