Christie may have favoured poison, but Michael Lunney’s production is the perfect tonic for a cold, winter night.
Beyond such fun and games, there are some pretty serious things being said about identity, and how the damage of life during wartime and its subsequent fallout can make it easier for opportunists to try on a new one to hopefully make a killing.
Middle Ground Theatre’s entertaining revival of the play, performed with dramatic tension, delightful humour and gorgeous vintage style.
While the play’s reliance on comedy is something of a distraction, there are a number of rich and wonderful themes that add depth to this otherwise exciting tale of murder, greed and loss. And it raises a number of questions, about survival and identity that set it apart from lesser whodunnits.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh from Monday February 1, 2016, until Saturday February 6, 2016. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/kings