My overall impression
Be forewarned that this is a review from someone who likes the theater, but rarely goes, and someone who has never read or seen anything by Christie.
This play is great! It really tickled me. The writing is sharp, with no filler. I found a lot to laugh about, even with no Christie knowledge to base the jokes on. The character of Merbinau is a lovable hot mess, and the actor’s rubber face and playing to the audience was the most enjoyable part of the show.
John W. Scoggins’ characters were fabulous; he’s the guy you want to run into after the show and shake his hand.
The last 10 minutes are where the show takes it to the next level and really SOARS. The two main actors get in sync in a way that finally makes you forget you are watching a play. The only negatives are 1. That this syncing didn’t happen earlier, and 2. Give me a bit better ending line!
Great show, one I would eagerly recommend to others and go see again myself.
