Saw Agatha Christie's Mousetrap at St Martins, London yesterday. What prompted me to go was that this play has been running since 1974. Most murder mysteries are only charming till the whodunnit bit is revealed. I wondered how the play lasted so long and decided to check it out.
And what a play it was - so tightly woven, every character well etched and the element of mystery right till the end. The play throws up so many facets of its characters and just when you think you have a character figured out- bam - a new disturbing fact is revealed. I thought I had the mystery solved half way through. I flashed the ' I told you so' look around but was soon jolted out of my smugness. As the play progressed and threw up more twists, I struggled to keep up with the pace.
When the final climax unfolded - there was an audible gasp in the audience. As for me I went through all the elements of drama - initial boredom, smugness, surprise, absolute confusion, shock and finally the wonderful feeling of having seen a masterpiece. The play is timeless because the issues it deals with are very human and are relevant at any time. Mousetrap is meaningful and touches several issues that I could identify with.
Here's wishing Mousetrap continued success
And what a play it was - so tightly woven, every character well etched and the element of mystery right till the end. The play throws up so many facets of its characters and just when you think you have a character figured out- bam - a new disturbing fact is revealed. I thought I had the mystery solved half way through. I flashed the ' I told you so' look around but was soon jolted out of my smugness. As the play progressed and threw up more twists, I struggled to keep up with the pace.
When the final climax unfolded - there was an audible gasp in the audience. As for me I went through all the elements of drama - initial boredom, smugness, surprise, absolute confusion, shock and finally the wonderful feeling of having seen a masterpiece. The play is timeless because the issues it deals with are very human and are relevant at any time. Mousetrap is meaningful and touches several issues that I could identify with.
Here's wishing Mousetrap continued success
1 comment:
I guess its the word Timeless that says it all about the play! The Budget Film that cracks Hollywood!! No star names, no spectacular sets, no irritating music.. just a story that taunts you till the very end!
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