"Sleuth"

Anthony Shaffer’s “SLEUTH” Directed by Dannielle Ashton (nominated for Best Director 2008 Finley Awards) CAN you figure out “whodunit”? That’s the challenge Fremantle’s Harbour Theatre is giving audiences this May with its production of the intriguing murder-mystery Sleuth. Written by Anthony Shaffer, it won a 1971 Tony Award for best play and was adapted by playwright Harold Pinter for a 2007 film starring Michael Caine and Jude Law, directed by Kenneth Branagh. Award-winning director Dannielle Ashton, of Kensington, has taken on the challenge of mounting Harbour Theatre’s stage production, embracing all aspects of what’s been described as a “flawless thriller”. “Sleuth is one of the best plays of its genre and is extremely clever, tense and unashamedly literate,” she said. “It’s a psychological thriller about two men engaged in a battle of wits and imagination over the love of a woman. “There are plenty of twists and turns along the way, bound to keep everyone guessing until the very end.” Fremantle local Alan Kennedy – nominated for best actor at the 2007 and 2008 Finley Awards – has been cast as successful mystery writer Andrew Wyke, teamed with Swan View resident Alex Jones (best actor, 2008 Finley Awards) as cash-strapped travel agent Milo Tindle. “Andrew Wyke is one of those wonderful characters where the audience may live vicariously through him for a couple of hours while shuddering with delicious distaste at a morality perhaps less well-defined than their own,” Kennedy said. Director Ashton adds: “Directing two actors the calibre of Alex and Alan is a sheer pleasure. The deeply complex characters are a challenge, both physically and mentally, and one that both actors meet head-on with extraordinarily fine results.” • For more information, contact Dannielle Ashton on 0400 438 695 or e-mail danniskye@hotmail.com. For a really great night out, have a meal at Clancy’s Fish Pub before the show (it’s right next door to the theatre). Ask for your Harbour Theatre Meal Deal to receive a discount – good times, great food and a fantastic show all add up to a top night out in Fremantle! There will be a Special Mother's Day MATINEE: Sunday May 3rd, commencing at 2pm (Includes Devonshire Tea at Interval). VENUE: The Princess May Theatre situated in the Fremantle Education Centre Cnr Cantonment & Parry Streets, Fremantle ENTRANCE: Please note that the Box Office and Theatre entrance is off Parry Street. PARKING: NOTE: Many streets around the theatre are metered parking, even in the evening. To avoid a parking fine please refer to and obey any street signage. Also, please allow sufficient time to secure parking before the show to avoid disappointment as you will not be allowed into the theatre once the curtain is up.