The story is told by Scout Finch and focuses on the work of her lawyer father Atticus Finch in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama as he is appointed to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, the story deals with the serious issues of racial inequality and rape, but manages to find time for warmth and humour in the right places.

As an avid fan of Harper Lee’s first and only novel, I didn’t quite know how I would feel seeing it adapted for the stage, as often, these things don’t translate well. However, as soon as I sat down, my worries were forgotten. I was immediately intrigued by the set, which was very simple but well designed.

The whole cast is on stage at all times, each one narrating a different part of the story and all of them helping to move around props on the stage.

Quite a few aspects were left to the viewer’s imagination, which, in such a renowned story is not necessarily a bad thing, as everyone has their own interpretations of the characters and events.

The whole cast were incredibly believable and the southern American accents were quite impressive, with the whole cast having been taught by Majella Hurley and Barbara Hausman.

Daniel Betts took on the challenge of playing the literary legend Atticus Finch and the risk paid off; he was fantastic and played the fair, thoughtful character I had expected him to be, incredibly well.

Jemima Bennett, playing Scout, made her professional theatre debut with this show but you wouldn’t have been able to tell. She is a natural onstage and has you laughing in all the right places.

Cast member Phil King also provided the soundtrack for the show, playing guitar and singing. The music was a beautiful addition to show and really added to the atmosphere and emotion.

During the iconic courtroom scene, the actors repeatedly refer to the audience as the jury, which really gets everyone involved and gets you thinking deeply and makes you question, what decision would you make in that situation?

I have never felt physically emotional watching a theatre production before, but this one was a first for me and I wasn’t the only one suppressing a tear in the room.

The audience were absolutely captivated by the show and the cast received a standing ovation at the end of the show, which was thoroughly deserved.

To Kill a Mockingbird is showing at the Wycombe Swan until Saturday November 8. Tickets are limited, but available at www.wycombeswan.co.uk.