“Richard Stemp and Julie
Hales' chemistry was tangible and put the audience on the edge of their
seat.
An old hand with Pinter, Stemp's timing was impeccable and had the audience
in stitches.”
Lucy Sutcliffe, This is Lancashire
“Pinter is not easy to
perform. It demands great energy, a precision of speech and an absence
of unnecessary gesture. The director of London Classic Theatre, Michael
Cabot, has drawn out of his cast of three, a tight, intelligent and moving
interpretation of this very important play. Julie Hale and Richard Stemp
are excellent as the husband and friend, catching the menace of the piece
and never overdoing Pinter’s pauses.”
Peter Lewis, Hexham Courant
“The rather youthful
cast interact impressively within the intimacy of the Weston Studio, always
projecting more than they say. Julie Hale captures most tellingly the
sensuality of the enigmatic Anna, well matched by Richard Stemp as
filmmaker Deeley, increasingly desperate to establish himself as part
of the two women’s lives together 20 years before. Their verbal
fencing about the bath routines of Kate, a fascinatingly off-the-wall
portrayal by Jackie Drew, proves a real highlight, as amusing
as it is sensual.”
Jon Holliday, The Stage
"As with most Pinter plays
words are the skillful weapons that the characters wield, but silence
is their most deadly tool. The opening tension created by actors
Hale, Drew and Stemp is unbearable to watch. As a member of the
audience it is almost tempting to jump in and say something just to break
the claustrophobic, intrusive feelings the quiet brings.”
Claire Hill, Western Mail
"Jackie Drew is hypnotically
laconic as Kate, whose early-life potential has evaporated in marriage. Her
husband, domineering, self-deluding and emotionally vulnerable, is portrayed
with meticulous power by Richard Stemp."
Arthur Duncan, Somerset County Gazette