Entertaining Murder – Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Entertaining Murder is a musical inspired by the true story of Edith Thompson, played by Daisy Snelson, and her young lover Freddy Bywaters, played by Dominic Sullivan.
This is a fascinating story, and the production adapts it for the stage with real clarity and purpose. The narrative is well structured, with each character given space to develop. Sue Kelvin, who portrays Avis Graydon and also acts as narrator, is particularly effective in guiding the audience through the events. Through her narration, we are encouraged to question what actually happened: who murdered Edith’s husband, what motives were at play, and whether each individual can truly be considered guilty. It also raises a broader moral question about justice and whether those involved deserved to face execution for th...