THERE was no weak link in the marvellous and moving adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, which is coming to the Wycombe Swan this year.

Brought to you by Regent's Park Theatre it brought out everything which is so brilliant about the Harper Lee novel that has touched so many people across the globe.

Being such a brilliant book I was concerned whether it would be able to transfer to stage.

But when I saw it at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, I realised it did even more than that and for me made the book even more special.

It is set in the Deep South and explores many difficult issues including rape and racial inequality.

Lawyer, Atticus Finch, seeks the truth- as told through the eyes of his young daughter, Scout.

It was a beautiful and moving story about the good and bad nature of humans and there are so many memorable lines, which will stay in your head for a long time.

And although exploring such difficult themes, there was still warmth and humour during the play.

The way the story is brought to life for the stage is just magical and I am not using that word lightly.

Christopher Sergel adapted it for the stage and he did all the right things.

I liked the way there were very little props used- they were simply not needed as the original text prevailed with excellent acting.

Most of the actors are on stage throughout and are sat at the side of the stage reading the book which made it feel like a story is being told.

There was live music throughout from Phil King who guided the audience gently and cleverly through the story.

The second half, where the court scene takes place, was tremendous with amazingly skilled acting- there really are no weak links in the cast.

There are three groups of children who play Scout, Jem and Dill. On the night I went Rosie Boore, Billy Price and Milo Panni performed and they were all fantastic and I was truly impressed by their talent.

The rest of the cast were also superb- Daniel Betts as Atticus was mesmerising and played this literary hero just as he should.

Be prepared to cry as the scenes are so moving and well done but there are also plenty of laughs.

I was gripped by the whole show and it must be one of the best plays I have ever seen. Book your tickets now.

To Kill A Mockingbird is on at the Wycombe Swan from November 3 to 8 at 7.30pm with Wed and Sat matinees at 2.30pm. Tickets are £19.50 to £31, with a £1.50 booking fee.

To book call go to www.wycombeswan.co.uk or call 01494 512000.