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Finborough Theatre's 'The Old Ladies' Delivers Strong Performances, Faces Dialogue Critique

3/30/2026

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The Old Ladies is a 1935 thriller by Rodney Ackland set in Polchester.
Lucy Amorest is portrayed by Julia Watson.
May Beringer is portrayed by Catherine Cusack and is a nervous lodger.
Agatha Payne is portrayed by Abigail Thaw and is a tarot reader who desires May's amber.
The Finborough Theatre production runs until April 19 and features strong performances but is hampered by outdated dialogue and a gothic design.

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Story summary

The Old Ladies is a 1935 thriller by Rodney Ackland set in Polchester.
Lucy Amorest is portrayed by Julia Watson.
May Beringer is portrayed by Catherine Cusack and is a nervous lodger.
Agatha Payne is portrayed by Abigail Thaw and is a tarot reader who desires May's amber.
The Finborough Theatre production runs until April 19 and features strong performances but is hampered by outdated dialogue and a gothic design.