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| Cast | |
| Albert | Dave Phillips |
| Fraser | Mike Higginson |
| ? | Steve Marshall |
| ? | Tony Donnelly |
| ? | David Hampton |
| ? | Lianne Glanville |
| ? | Maureen Hardwen |
| ? | Bob Phillips |
| ? | Derek Goulding |
| Crew | |
| Stage Manager | Janet Hampton |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Eleanor McEnery |
| Set Design | ? |
| Set Construction | ? |
| Costumes | ? |
| Properties | ? |
| Lighting | ? |
| Sound | ? |
Review
By way of a change last week, the Edward Alderton Theatre in Bexleyheath gave their patrons the opportunity of seeing Tom Stoppard's one act play Albert's Bridge accompanied by some excellent wine and cheese. It was a fun occasion and even the spelling mistakes on the wine list added to the enjoyment. "There's no "F' in Liebraumilch," accused one very thirsty customer. "That's what I've been trying to tell you for the last hour," came the reply from an overworked barman.
At 8 o'clock the PA system announced "Our play will not commence until 8.30 so you have half an hour to enjoy yourselves." It was mistaken, however, for the play itself did turn out to be most enjoyable. It is a constructed piece using the old 'painting the Forth Bridge' syndrome as its central theme, and the bureaucratic nonsense of Iocal government officials as its main target. There is also a deeper and more fundamental message — that life can look very different depending upon the perspective applied to it.
Mike Higginson's direction did full justice to a first-class play and he also managed to turn in a very well drawn performance himself as Fraser, a man of uncertain suicidal tendencies. It was also good to see the return of Steve Marshall and David Hampton after much too long an absence. Dave Phillips, unquestionably one of the most talented actors on the area's amateur circuit, played the title role of Albert in his usual immaculate style and Tony Donnelly, who never fails to impress, was in fine form doubling as a bridge painter and a sanctimonious committee man. Lianne Glanville, Bob Phillips and Derek Goulding all supported well without putting a foot wrong between them.
Colin Shaw
Kentish Times | 18 December 1986
