Tag: The Diary of a Nobody

This production is perfect for a die-hard fan of the novel that has never been out of print despite its humble beginnings. It’s interesting to note that while this novel has been adapted for stage and screen, it’s most well-known adaptions have been for radio with previous portrayals performed by Stephen Tomkinson and Johnny Vegas- and in these productions Mrs Pooter was present. These names were also mentioned in the programme I was handed and seemed like rather bad practice because I couldn’t help but bring these professionals to light while watching the production. Blue Fire Productions should revel in their individuality and embrace their own approach. This evening’s slim line production stars Andy Smith as Mr Pooter, the nobody of the title, firmly situated in the 1892 of its or...