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:

29 January 2013

The stage adaption of the 1955 classic film ‘The Ladykillers’ hits the stage this week in Wolverhampton. Adapted by Graham Linehan (better known for writing the hit sitcoms Father Ted and IT Crowd), this hilarious and at times farcical production is played out on a stunning set designed by Michael Taylor which at times steals the show with its skewed interior (from subsidence caused by bomb damage), its reactions to the trains passing by, and by being the backdrop to a heist.

Having never seen either the original or the more recent remake of the film, I was worried that the play may be packed of references that I may not get, but this was not the case. For a first time lady killer the plot was easy to follow and I felt as though I was on a level playing field with those around me who were familiar with the film. This was due to the fantastic performances by the cast, led by Michele Dotrice as Mrs Wilberforce whose innocence and naivety adds to the...

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