Six rather peculiar guests arrive at a mysterious dinner party hosted by an anonymous figure and greeted by the ever-composed butler, Wadsworth—played with flair by Mummers aficionado Ryan Bond. Bond’s performance served as the thread that ties the entire production together, guiding the audience through a whirlwind of hilarity, intrigue, and theatrical chaos.
The cast, portraying both the eccentric guests and the quirky house staff, delivered a riotous romp filled with cleverly staged death scenes and witty wordplay inspired by the classic board game Cluedo. Adding to the fun was the stage crew’s frequent and visible presence, darting on and off stage to manage the “way too many doors”—a running gag noted by Mummers President and show director Freya Carmody. Their involvement not only enhanced the comedy but also highlighted the ensemble nature of the production.
Congratulations to St Paul’s College Mummers, who have once again excelled. In her program notes, Freya wrote: “It’s been an honour to work with a group of such energetic, dedicated people who have lifted this play off the ground over the past 10 weeks. The Mummers Society is a lively, passionate group of Paul’s residents.” This spirit of camaraderie and creativity has long been a hallmark of the Mummers’ storied history.
Sandy Rustin’s adaptation of the cult-hit film CLUE was performed on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May at 7:30 pm, with a matinee on Sunday 25 May at 4:30 pm, all held in the fabulous Waddy Centre. The Mummers made excellent use of the theatre’s professional sound and lighting systems, while the green room and foyer—complete with a pre-show bar—added to the welcoming and polished atmosphere.
Director: Freya Carmody
Cast (pictured above) –
- backrow: Charlie Bevis (Professor Plum); Annika Johnson (Miss Scarlett); Olivia McMillan (Mrs White); Ryan Bond (Wadsorth); Samn McCredie (Mr Green); Anna Morrison (Mrs Peacock); Deuchar Taylor (Colonel Mustard)
- Front row: Helen Jordan (Yve); Abby Long (Motorist); Bridget Rae (Cook); Olivia Dight (Mr Body); Jack Rowe (Ette); Absent: Felix Power (Cop)
Crew –
- Stage Manager: Tahlia Sorgiovanni
- Backstage: Hamish lerino*, Jack Parker, Huck Jurd, Seamus Shepard, Nick Carmody
- Props: Aidan Cheung*, Grace Morrow, Matilda Myers, Elliot Mackay
- Lighting: Milly O’Connell*, Rory Lambert
- Sound: Alex Mudri*, Ella Wilden
- Marketing: Ria Alva*, Sam Walter, Ava Dunnett, Georgie Miller
- Costumes: Ines Treharne*, Angela Ramsay, Isabella Watson, Phoebe Andrews
- Hair/Makeup: Libby Carey*, Milly Simpson, Tara Gold
- Set Design: Greta Bourne*, Matilda Johnson*, Jess Allen-Waters, Huck Jurd
- Photography: Lili Alexiou
* Head of department
Special thanks to –
- Brad Skone, Peter and Alex from the Maintenance Team, Jack Stephens, Jaya Daemion, Eleanor Campbell, Jack Vukasovic