Over the weekend the Binfield Bards took on the challenge of performing 'The Ghost Train' by Arnold Ridley.  More serious than some of their recent performances, it really did highlight the acting talent within the group. The supernatural comedy thriller set in Cornwall 1925 tells the story of six people stranded in Fal Vale station.  After the station master tells them the story of the Ghost Train, they are forced to reconsider their beliefs and face the fact they could be in mortal danger. The effects were fantastic from the out set.  The film footage of a train on the open set at the beginning really did set the scene and create an atmosphere.  The Ghost Train itself was so well done that you even felt it go by. The cast all worked well together and there was a real mixture of personalities on stage.  Mick Godfrey played the part of the Cornish station master, Saul, extremely well and was almost unrecognisable in his fantastic stage make up. Gary Smith and Fiona Rogers worked well together as a couple that was on the verge of break up, but working through their problems during a traumatic time brought them together again.  The audience really did warm to them and this was proved by the reaction from the audience on their departing lines. Rachel Andrews and Darren Fielder were very convincing in their portrayal of the newly married couple and interacted well on stage. Steve Thwaites was fantastic in his role of Teddie Deakon and brought some great comedy elements while annoying his fellow "friends" in the waiting room.  Janette Wilson - Meechan was also very funny portraying the spinster Miss Bourne, especially when she had a "drop" too many while trying to calm her nerves. Fay Dondi, Steve Kinsella and Adam Kuhl were very convincing as the villains, who had been scamming the village for years under the guise of the mystery Ghost Train.  Fay played this part very well and really did bring a feeling of fear alongside Steve and Adam, which built the tension and added to this clever plot. Finally, despite only having a small part, Jonathan Blane contributed well in his first acting role as Jackson, side-kick to Detective Deakon. A really enjoyable performance that was well received by the cast and audience alike. Reviewed by Rebecca Hatt