Sarah (Madame Arcati), Daniel (Charles) and Katie (Elvira) are interviewed by Cait about the lastest production by Putney Theatre Company, Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit, directed by Tom Sainsbury.

Noël Coward's comedy classic tells the story of suave novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife, Ruth. They invite local medium, Madam Arcati, to conduct a séance to inspire him for his next novel. The evening doesn't go as planned, and the sceptical Charles is reunited with the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Only he can see Elvira and she doesn't take kindly to Ruth having usurped her. Attempts by Madame Arcati fail to return her to the “other world”, and Elvira’s spirit transforms the lives of Charles and Ruth forever.

Cast
Charles – Daniel Jonusas
Edith – Nicole Pavlou
Elvira – Katie Kelly
Madame Arcati – Sarah Perkins
Mrs. Bradman – Emily Fellows
Mr. Bradman – Ian Wainwright
Ruth – Kirsten Millar

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward
from 29th April 2025 to 3rd May 2025
at Putney Arts Theatre

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

Cast members Tom, Tim and Megs are interviewed by Cait, for the brilliant Putney Theatre Production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, adapted by Tom Basden. Directed by Barney Hart Dyke and Owen Thomas James.

An irrepressible fraudster known only as the Maniac is brought into Police Headquarters just as the officers are preparing for a judicial review of the recent 'accidental' death of a suspect in custody. Outwitting his captors, the Maniac dupes them into performing a farcical recreation of the incident, exposing the absurd corruption and terrifying idiocy at the heart of the system.

Dario Fo and Franca Rame's riotous satire has been widely performed around the world since its premiere in 1970. Tom Basden's acclaimed adaptation was first performed in 2022 (starring Daniel Rigby as the Maniac), transferring first to the Lyric in 2023 before moving to the West End.

Reviews of the original production

'A glorious comedy that leaps off the stage' – The Times.

'Simply brilliant... The comic lines come thick and fast, but the underlying political punch is serious and to the point... A tour de force, a great night out… A must-see' – British Theatre Guide

Cast
Tom Everatt: The Maniac
Tim Iredale: Superintendent Curry
Harry Pavlou: Joseph
Jacob Smith: Detective Daisy
Megs Vann: PC Jackson and Fi Phelan
David Webb: Inspector Burton
Barney Hart Dyke: Director
Owen Thomas James: Director

Artistic Directors: Barney and Cait Hart Dyke.
Podcast Editor and sound design: Nick Wells.
Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
Recorded at the Putney Arts Theatre.

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

Alligators come to Putney Arts Theatre! In this latest episode host Cait chats with Jim (Daniel), Alexa (Sally) and Lily (Rachel) about the tense, gripping drama by Andrew Keatley, brought to the Putney stage by director Amanda Benzecry.

Daniel Turner has it all. A devoted wife, two beautiful children and a teaching job he loves. But when allegations are made about his past, his world begins to crumble around him.
Can all the good he's done be erased by one pointed finger? What will it take to restore his loved ones' faith in him? And after this, can life ever be the same again.

Press Quotes:
“Andrew Keatley's Alligators has serious bite… his characters feel utterly three-dimensional, his dialogue segues smoothly between unshowy chit-chat and impassioned speeches, and his spiralling narrative drips doubt into the audience's minds like a leaky tap” – The Stage
“Has a claustrophobic power” – Guardian
“Feels all too relevant in these prurient times… a worthwhile work that will make viewers think”– British Theatre Guide

Cast:
Daniel: Jim Dixon
Sally: Alexa Adam
Rachel: Lily Barrett
Genevieve: Demi Wallace Orgill
Cathy: Carrie Cable
PC Worth: Matt Rimmington
WPC Clarke: Ellen O’Farrell

Artistic Directors: Barney and Cait Hart Dyke.
Podcast Editor and sound design: Nick Wells.
Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
Recorded at the Putney Arts Theatre.

The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – putneytheatrecompany.org.uk