Phil Timberlake and Peter Greenberg/Photo: Suzanne Plunkett
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For a tiny island in the middle of a rough sea, England is so very dry, a dryness aptly demonstrated in Lifeline Theatre’s witty, intelligent “Busman’s Honeymoon.” The fourth in the “Lord Peter Wimsey, amateur sleuth” novels, this installment finds Lord Peter (Peter Greenberg), new wife Harriet (Jenifer Tyler) and ever-capable manservant Bunter (Phil Timberlake) honeymooning in their country house. Murder and mayhem ensue with all the stereotypical trappings: suspicious family members, disgruntled employees and a police constable who says “What’s all this, then?” Some things are clichés for good reason.
Reprising their roles, Greenberg and Tyler endow their characters with affection for each other and a good mystery. One difference: this story doesn’t stop with the catching of the killer. It follows Lord Peter through the trial and sentencing and shows the toll justice takes: the media frenzy, the execution. Who knew setting things right could feel so wrong? (Lisa Buscani)
“Busman’s Honeymoon” at Lifeline Theatre 6912 N. Glenwood, (773)761-4477. Through June 21.
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August 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
To the reviewer of this article: I don’t understand why journalists nowadays write glaring errors – England is NOT a tiny island in any kind of sea, England is NOT an island at all. I believe you are referring to the island which is GREAT BRITAIN. Though from experience I know that most Americans, without ever having been here, completely discount the existence of Scotland and Wales. Please get your facts right before you publish.