A parodic take on a classic Conan-Doyle mystery with quality performances and laughs all round
The over arching theme of memory is used to highlight the conflict between the three sisters who are gathered for their mother’s funeral. No-one’s memory is the same, even to having doubts about whose memory is whose. These sisters are very different from each other and are dealing with their loss in a personal way.
Arthur Miller’s tale about the Salem witch trials is a very strong piece of theatre. Instead of losing its relevance, it becomes more pertinent than ever.
All Edward Albee’s plays demand in depth character work, and none more so that this wordy and angst-ridden piece.