She may be known for her iconic roles in soaps including Brookside and as Irene Stocks in Emmerdale, but now, Eithne Brown is taking on another starring role in murder-mystery caper The Scousetrap.
Set in Eithne’s hometown of Liverpool, The Scousetrap at Liverpool’s Royal Court is a take on the famous Agatha Christie story The Mousetrap, and follows Eithne’s Miss Marble as she tries to find the culprit behind a series of murders.
This highly amusing take on the classic story is witty, wonderful and without a doubt, a must see for both comedy and mystery fans alike.
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As Miss Marble asks the audience at the end of the show to “not divulge the plot when you leave the theatre,” there are no spoilers here.
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However, one secret that cannot be contained is the brilliant way that The Scousetrap pays homage to not only Agatha Christie’s tale, but also to classic comedy of decades gone by.
With all the hallmarks of a classic Morecambe and Wise sketch, to impersonations of famous stars and plenty of silly, physical comedy fun, this parody of a traditional murder-mystery caper will not only leave you guessing who done it, but also trying to piece together all the witty references you know and love.
Eithne Browne is also delightful as the detective Miss Marple and it is easy to see why the recently award-nominated star keeps audiences coming back for more.
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Her quick-fire dialogue, written by the brilliant Kevin Fearon and Cal McCrystal, leaves you grinning, while her engaging performance constantly keeps you guessing throughout the show.
There’s also a treat in-store for any Brookside fans, with Eithne giving a nod to the soap during one particular scene, ahead of its 40th anniversary this November.
Keddy Sutton, who puts on an impressive performance as no less than four characters, also leaves you chuckling with laughter throughout.
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Of course, the entire cast are a joy to watch – whether that is Gabriel Gleary’s thrilling chemistry with Eithne Browne as Inspector Gaje, or David Benson who gives some superb comedic impressions that left the audience cheering for more.
Helen Carter and Liam Tobin also wowed with their impressive vocals and choreography worthy of a Strictly Come Dancing stint, and were a highlight of the second act.
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Hats off to the set designers too, whose lavish staging was worthy of a standing ovation on its own, and very much took my breath away.
While some jokes didn’t seem to land as well as some of the others, The Scousetrap delivered a brilliant parody take on a classic, that can be likened to the comedy sketches we all knew and loved growing up.
A thrilling night out, full of intrigue, mystery and must-see action.
Four stars
THE SCOUSETRAP IS AT LIVERPOOL’S ROYAL COURT THEATRE UNTIL OCTOBER 29, 2022.
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