The Poltergeist
This year the Dramatic Society's production was "The Poltergeist," a farce in three acts. The story is not quite so simple. A poltergeist invades a country vicarage, having as its medium one of the vicar's daughters. The plot deals with the removal of this phenomenon, but unfortunately it is only transferred to the daily help.
Harris, the central figure, was brilliantly portrayed by Steven Shaw, complete with a well cultivated cockney accent. His part of an Insurance Representative called for a deal of zest and liveliness, in both of which Shaw excelled.
Catherine Smith was very good as the upset vicar's wife, even though at times she perhaps was not quite so stately for her supposed years.
Tony Kerr played the part of the worried, disbelieving Rev. Prescott quite admirably.
Joyce and Audrey, the Vicar's daughters, were played by Joan Bent and Christobel Taylor respectively. They were both as feminine and lady-like as one could expect them to be.
Olive, the daily help, was admirably portrayed by Mavis Fielding, who was full of life and bounce.
Kevin Dronsfield's performance as Ebury, a young psychical investigator, was carried out very well, although he tended to rush his speech a little too much.
Roger Worthington gave a very brief but commendable performance as Bobby, Joyce's young man.
The task of production was in the capable hands of Mr. Handforth, Who also made an excellent Farmer Copplestone.
D. Cadman, VIB. Lit.