Play name: Witness for the ProsecutionGenre: Classic, Drama and SuspenseCast: Bhaskar Gauribidanur, Vinayashree Jagadeesh, Abhinav Narayanan, Dr Radhakrishnan, Nitin Vijayanan and moreDirector: Bhaskar GauribidanurDuration: 2 hoursLanguage: EnglishRating: 3 out of 5Witness for the Prosecution, one of Agatha Christie’s celebrated courtroom thrillers, brings a familiar intrigue of mystery to the stage under the direction of Bhaskar Gauribidanur. The play opens with the murder of a wealthy elderly woman, with Leonard Vole emerging as the prime suspect. Vole, played by Abhinav Narayanan, insists that he is innocent and places his hope in his wife, Romaine Heilger, played by Vinayashree Jagadeesh, believing that her testimony could help prove his case. Bhaskar, as Sir Wilfrid Robarts, and Priyanka Rannorey, as Solicitor Mayhew, bring energy and conviction to their attempts to unravel the mystery.As the trial progresses, each witness statement adds another layer to the case and the mystery. One might think it’s a simple murder case charge but soon it becomes a maze of conflicting narratives, concealed motives and unexpected revelations.The cast maintains the courtroom tension, keeping the audience invested in what will happen next and, more importantly, in figuring out who’s the actual culprit. The courtroom set design effectively transports the audience into the tense proceedings. The play’s classic mystery and well-timed revelations make it an engaging watch. It retains the pleasure of an Agatha Christie thriller — one may think the truth is finally within reach, only for the story to surprise them again.Should you watch it?Watch it for the classic courtroom suspense, compelling performances and a mystery that keeps you on the edge.– Mehwash Hussain
