Facts at Jericho 

Playing at the Jericho Arts Centre is the United Players production of “Facts”.  Set in an interrogation room, the principal characters are an Israeli police detective and a Palestinian police inspector working together to solve a murder that occurred in the West Bank.

Despite the context having a somewhat dated feel about it, the production is definitely worth seeing.  What makes it really worthwhile is the dynamic performance of Jerry Wasserman as the Israeli detective.  It was truly a joy to watch.

Unfortunately this was not matched by his Palestinian counterpart who came across as too young and lacking the authority and gravitas his position called for.  It would have worked much better if the pair had been more closely matched in terms of age and apparent experience.

A bouquet to the sound designer who managed to get the sound of the security apparatus just right.