REVIEW: Woodlands Drama Group in Mort

'It would seem that you have no useful talent whatsoever. Have you thought of going into teaching?' So writes Terry Pratchett.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Dec 2016, 13:14 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2016, 12:43 BST
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Death goes to the Jobcentre to look for a new job, having handed over the reins of Binky the horse to a 
hapless farm boy, in Terry Pratchett’s highly popular novel Mort.

Woodlands Drama Group presented the stage adaptation by Stephen Briggs at Harrogate Theatre with Julie James as producer/director.

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A very busy cast included Mark Dove with sepulchrally-amplified voice as Death, Max Albrecht as Mort, Brian Hey as the wizard Cutwell, Frankie Sharp as Death’s daughter Ysabell, and Jonathan Hill as his manservant Albert.

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    Ian Clarke, Jemma Bunting, Ben Pollard, Sarah Blackamore, Keiran Lancaster and Rosie Day all created distinct characters in multiple roles.

    A convoluted plot is kicked into action when Mort fails to collect the soul of Princess Keli (well played by Liz Watt) and kills her would-be assassin instead.

    Costume, lighting and sound departments all clearly had plenty to do; weapons and accessories were designed and made by Helen and Toby Albrecht; and the direction made excellent use of the limited space.

    It was a welcome treat for Pratchettphiles, and a good introduction to the Discworld creator’s barmy universe for those who have always needed one but were afraid to ask.

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