Witness For The Prosecution, marvellously curated by Agatha Christie and brought to life in many forms from the film with Marlene Dietrich and Tyrone Power, to the BBC production a few years ago; boasts a whodunnit of intrigue. At least on first viewing. The husband accused of killing a middle aged lady he befriended, or she befriended him, for money: s an oft used plot but is made all the more interesting as the barrister called upon to defend Leonard Vole, is taken by his innocence to the point of being arrogant in his defence. Only to have been fooled by the Voles. Mrs Vole coming across as a superior intellect and actress in ensuring her husband is acquitted of the crime.
This adds a certain irony in that barristers are meant to be actors themselves when bringing poise and elegance to the defence of the accused, especially when said accused is a bit of a ladies man. So it's no wonder that the stage production is equally as exciting and fast paced, even if you are familiar with the story. A brilliant portrayal by all concerned and deliciously evocative in its production at none other than County Hall, London, on the banks of the River Thames. A most suitable setting if ever there was one.
Very enjoyable and a must-see if you're into your crime mysteries and courtroom dramas. That had some of the audience gasping at the end reveal. Though if you have seen it before it won't be a shock, however the mystery still plays to you as you're not quite sure how it will pan out and be true to the original story or not.
