Acton Gazette from Ealing, London, England • 24

THE GAZETTE Friday May 2 1986 Page 24 -Leisure Pleasure cruise ends in death WHILE Agatha Christie might well have been startled and puritan fans dismayed of who has not read the book or seen the film will be astonished at the ending In place of the neither one it is both cast and are thoroughly themselves KEW BRIDGE ENGINES Vintage JNJsftfT Agricultural fmZS and Industrial Engines Many dating back over 100 years! May 3rd 4th and 5th 1 1 am-5 pm GREEN DRAGON LANE RRENTFORD MIDDX Td 01-568 4757 nor the other obvious that audience enjoying Fay Bradley Murder on the Nile runs at Richmond Theatre until tomorrow (May 3) Murder on the Nile Richmond Theatre Richmond Theatre 01-940 0088 cele-brated detective Hercule Poirot this production has an elderly cleric Canon Pennefather which provides Jack Watling with a role that suits him admirably and which he plays with great verve Glyn Baker is a not-too-convincing bridegroom Lionel Guyett an Angry Young Man and Brendan Barry an excellent Dr Bessener Supporting roles are well played by Adrienne Corri as a snobbish American tyrant Joanna Myers as her servile niece Patricia Doyle as the maid and Ayo Antaeus as the steward Bill Kenwright is the producer and despite veering rather desperately between comedy and thriller so that it is at this adaptation her classic whodunnit Murder on the Nile is a very entertaining play The scene is set in the observation lounge of a paddle steamer on the Nile where an assorted group of people are taking a pleasure cruise But it is less than pleasurable for very rich very beautiful Kay Mostyn (Karen Gledhill) who is murdered in Act Two It seems that a lot of people wished her ill including the obvious suspect Jacqueline de Severac brilliantly played by Christine McKenna who is the jealous ex-girlfriend of new husband Naturally this being an Agatha Christie it is not as simple as that there are numerous red herrings and anyone Grange Road Hayes Middlesex Box Office: 1030 am-8 pm Mon-Sat Ample Parking 01-561 8371 Tuesday 29th April 8 00 poi for 5 dajn Argosy Players A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED by Agatha Christie One of her better known plays featuring the sleuthing talents of iss Marple DON'T MISS THESE GREAT SHOWS Tuesday 6th May for 5 days THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Tuas: 2pm and 7pm Wad and Thur: 1030am and 2pm Fri and Sat: 2pm and 7pm Seats from 275 Adrienne Corri An air of entente cordiale salutes harmonious gathering ENTHUSIASTIC audience joined by the Mayor and of Ealing for the concert by Sundn 7 30 I THE MAGIC OF MUSIC HALLS OPERETTA FOR ALL Sung by Angela Jenkins and John Noble Stars of BBC Friday Night is Music Night Prices from f2 70 AN was Mayoress the Josquin Pres Choir from twin town in France The choir from Marq en Baroeul near Lille gave a beau tifully sung performance of a variety of pieces at the concert at St Josquin d'en Pres Choir St Peter's Church Ends Saturday May 3 JACK WATLING ADRIENNE CORRI AGATHA CHRISTIE seisatioial thriller MURDER ON THE NILE She was a woman who appeared to have everything only a few days later she was found shot through the head May 5-10 WENDY CRAIG MICHAEL CRAIG MARYMARY The delightfNl romantic comedy hr JEAN KERR A couple divorce and then realise it was a mistake to part hut pride may prevent a reconciliation May 12 -17 Banes Richmond operatic Society present HALF A SIXPENCE The heart warming story of true love holding its course after a rocky passage From the novel Kipps' by Wells May 19 -24 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT by TIM RICEANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Bill kenwrights dazzling production of this smash hit musical Now in its seventh year of touring Eves 715 Fri: -430 745 Sat: 500 815 Wed mat: 250 COMING SOON May 26 31 PATRICK CARGILL WILLIAM LUCAS in DON'T MISUNDERSTAND ME June 2-7 THE KEN DODD LAUGHTER SHOW June 9-14 POLLY JAMES TESSA WYATT CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS in ON APPROVAL Church Mount Park Road Ealing -if 12 Mf far 3 ifs mtf i 746 pm LEGEND (PC) Starring Tim Currie Tom Cruiaa Mia Sa David Barman 275 A jet into the limelight Thursday Ibth May it pm Singer Songwriter RALPH McTELL (Streets of London) Kt'IS The singers who stayed with members of the Ealing Choral Society chose the date to give the first public performance of two pieces written by the conductor They sang a capella totally unaccompanied and did it excellently with the first half of the bill comprising music of the 16th and 17th centuries The second half was modem works including a fine version of Lennon and Yester day A small group within the choir did a remarkable imitation of a musical box just using voices They even slowed down at the end as a musical box gradually winds down A reception was also held for the choir and although Ealing Choral Society provided living ac commodation they were grateful to the council for financial assistance with the cost of both concert and reception Linda Warren Fnfer WMaaia 100 YEARS OF DIXIELAND JAZZ Featuring GEORGE CHISHOLM Tickets from 450 interested in dance and two substitutes When they saw how enthusiastic they were they used all The girls practiced all through the Easter holidays and after school during term time Mrs Heavens said: girls said they ached from head to toe after practising so She added: a result they were amazing very polished The choreography was brilliant and the music had been espe-ciaUy written for The five girls appeared on stage at Watermans this week with a number of other youngsters from West London schools Afi five are studying dance for examinations next year A GROUP of young dancers stepped out in style with some of the leading ballet stars Five girls from Ellen Wilkinson School Parade Acton appeared with members of Ballet Rambert in a special show at the Brentford Watermans Arts Centre this week The girls were Suzanne Felix Caroline Kelly Fiona Jasper Michelle Letang and Joanne Hall all aged IS and living in the Ealing area Dance teacher Mrs Susan Heavens said: was ap proached by Watermans who said that baUet Rambert were looking for three young people Saturday 1 7th May al 8 pm HHU WO THE WliFRS ith their new sho PARK THE TIGER Tickets from £4 Eves 745pm Sat 5 00 815 wed mat 2 30 except where otherwise stated Box Office 9fl0 0088 Mon-Sat 1000-8 00 visa Access welcome The Theatre on Richmond Green easy access Dv British Rail District line Monday night 2 for 1 Half price Mon-wed for 10 or more Tickets can be from Smith Trave ShOpS XUDH North Indian food at Ealing Broadway traditionally cooked fNonn inuidn iuvu beautifully served Fully licensed Indian Restaurant The Clay Oven OFFER YOU A Free bottle of house wine (red or white) with your meal for four Or half a bottle for two only with this advertisement (Valid only from 2586 unlit 8586) For reservations or to place a take-away order telephone 01-840 0313 13 The Mall Ealing W5 (2 mins from Ealing Broadway Station) Open Mon-Thurs 1200-300 pm 600 pm-12 midnight Fri-Sat 1200-300 pm 600 pm 1 00 am Of or ccc.