Theatre Reviews by Phyl Romeril for Local Guardian

Wadham Players' production of Rattigan's Separate Tables was highly commendable, given the inadequate facilities at Canterbury Road.

The needle-sharp exchanges were skillfully handled in a smooth, polished presentation, with Elaine Elliott confident as the hotel manageress.

Richard Holliss interpreted the boorish John Malcolm in his own particular style. A little heavier playing in his drunk scene would have further enhanced an otherwise faultless performance.

In the second playlet Ron Atkinson as the fake Major Pollock gave one of his most satisfying performances.

Gerri Watts neared perfection in style and deportment and Christine Holliss was on her mettle as Mrs Railton-Bell. Diana Barber bravely tackled Sybil, and Keith Cummings was an impassive ex-schoolmaster.

Ann Housden as an eccentric Miss Meacham and Barbara Humm as Lady Matheson rounded off the merry throng.

We laughed with and not at the maids of June Gray and Kathy Hutton.

Michael Michael directed and produced and stage manager Lynn Ramsey arranged props to perfection down to the smallest detail. Costumes and set also deserved appreciation.