Some time ago, I went to see the latest production by The Agatha Christie Theatre Company. This was ‘And Then There Were None’ (currently riding high in the website poll for the best Agatha Christie novel).
Now, those of you who have read my book review of and then there were none will note that I commented that I couldn’t understand why the ending of the play had been made to differ from that of the book. (I have seen this play several times and have directed it myself.) I said at that time that I thought the original ending could quite easily be incorporated into the stage version, which lost some of its impact because of the change.
Now far be it from me to suggest that Bill Kenwright or any of the other producers and/or managers in The Agatha Christie Theatre Company read my website, but this latest production actually DOES keep to the original ending!! And benefits greatly from it, too.
Although I enjoyed the production, I have to say I did find it somewhat disappointing and lacking in suspense and atmosphere, I would not discourage anyone from going to see this play which is still on a nationwide tour. I am not a theatre critic and it could well be that what I consider below par acting and directing other people will think excellent. So if the play comes to a theatre near you, go along to see it. It’s certainly worth the price of a theatre seat, and please let me know what you think.
