Gaslight - Playwright Patrick Hamilton would be very pleased with this rendition of his thriller.

I have now seen and reviewed several performances by the Pymble Players and I am usually always impressed by the attention to detail with regards to the set decoration. This play, however, is entirely different with a noticeably minimal and dark set used to great affect by director Joy Sweeney.  The stark surroundings serve to amplify the lonely and loveless existence of the leading lady and also mirror the dreadful intentions of the monstrous leading man. 

With moody lighting, eerie fog and unnerving music to reinforce the tension, this small cast of five does a brilliant job of building and maintaining suspense throughout.  As the Director, Set Designer and Wardrobe aficionado Sweeney has ticked all the boxes and created something special.  She deserves more than one nip of Rough’s whisky. Congratulations to all involved.

Gaslight will flicker with the Pymble Players until the 26th November. 

4.5 nips of whisky out of 5.

Published 7 November 2023 by Stage Whispers