Whirlygig of Time – fabulous piece of theatre

Moving, funny, brilliant, thought provoking, spellbinding are all words that can be used to describe this fabulous piece of theatre. Richard Curnow’s consummate acting ability applied to a beautifully constructed script entranced the audience at the Baptist hall, Barnstaple this evening. A simple set and sparse use of technical effects allowed the full power of Richard’s performing skill to draw us into Malvolio’s mind that wrought such dreadful revenge on his tormentors. Details of Twelfth Night were so deftly dropped into Malvolio’s thoughts that the inhabitants of Illyria became vibrant beings capable of great hurt to Malvolio. The retelling maintained much comedy present in the original characters as they are parodied cruelly by their onetime victim. However, revenge is a powerful and dangerous bed fellow. A must see, 2.30pm at the Baptist Hall tomorrow

Robert Barber