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Wyong Drama Group’s current stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s famous novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is a loyal, moving and relevant transformation of this great work – 5/5 stars!
By Jacquelene Pearson
I have lost count of the times I have read To Kill a Mockingbird. It is one of those novels that manages to keep me captivated, no matter how many times I turn its pages. The Wyong Drama Group’s current season of the stage adaptation at Red Tree Theatre is the first time I had seen the novel as a play. I was excited and perhaps a bit dubious.
The Wyong Drama Group’s production did not disappoint. Mark Calwell’s Atticus Finch was polished and memorable.
The three young actors playing Scout, Jem and Dill each did a remarkable job.
I cannot speak highly enough of this production. The standard, for an amateur theatre company, was extraordinarily high.
The use of an adult Scout or Jean Louise was a clever tool for staying true to the soul of the novel without detracting from the dramatic story telling.
The court scenes were truly enthralling. If I had enough time I would see it again.
Sadly, the content of this play is just as relevant today as it was when penned by Harper Lee in the 1950s.
Remaining performances are: Wednesday 22 February at 10am with a Q&A panel after the show. The Friday 24 February performance is sold out but tickets are still available for two performances on Saturday 25 February at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are available here.
