Theatre Reviews by Phyl Romeril for Guardian & Gazette Series, July 24, 1997
Wyrd Sisters - Wadham Players - Willow Cottage

The theatre in the glen at Curtis Mill Green was a perfect setting for Wadham Players to stage Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters.

The clever adaptation by Stephen Briggs was fully exploited by the team. A knowledge of the Scottish Play was an essential to enter into the Discworld series where witches and dukes act out the familiar plot, and where magic and mystery are part of everyday life. Obviously the three witches controlled the events of this pantomime.

Elaine Elliott proved a worthy leader, followed dilligently by Ann Housden and Suzanne MacPherson. They all starred by their ability to create three extremely witty characters. The large cast boasted many seasoned actors, Keith Cummings, June Gray, Bob Pamplin, Danny Macbeth, Bob Gray and Kathy Hutton. All were in top form and David Reed impressed as the playwright.

All the principals and those in support displayed a remarkable attachment to the project and the Strolling Players, Robbers, Witches and so on integrated into the game with easy confidence. Timing and sound effects were another good feature, and combined with costumes of quality and colour, made this a memorable production not only for the director Michael Michael but for the entire company.