Inkberrow Players wk14 (From Evesham Journal)

Inkberrow Players wk14

12:16pm Monday 4th April 2011 in G-I

With economic gloom filling the headlines Inkberrow Players served up a real tonic with their production of "It Runs in the Family" by Ray Cooney which they presented at Inkberrow Village Hall for three nights.

Set in a hospital it revolves around the attempts of Dr David Mortimer (Tim Cole) to present a speech to a group of eminent colleagues whilst learning that a youthful affair led to his having a son-now aged eighteen, who is in the building intent on finding his real father. The twists and turns of this complicated plot result in some truly hilarious situations and the cast made full use of these to produce an uproarious evening. With all the players giving their utmost it is perhaps invidious to mention just a few but Tim Cole was outstanding and maintained his role in a performance which required him to be on stage throughout the evening. David Ballard in a cameo role as an elderly wheelchair bound patient, had the audience in fits of laughter as did Ian James's final speech as the befuddled Police Sergeant.

Congratulations too to Elliot Dean as the eighteen year old son, both threatening punk and vulnerable teenager- The Players' needn't worry about their future with such talent to draw on. As ever a polished performance from all involved and a most enjoyable evening.