Orland-NO! The tone of this production felt wrong. The book (which I love) is imbued with the kind of slightly strained, knowing drollery used by presenters on Radio 3 After Dark, nominally slightly playful but fundamentally rather self important. It’s not panto, complete with a cockney dresser and multiple Virginias playing the dame. Emma Corrin does however give it their all.Read more →
Lead was fantastic but the script / staging didn’t lift the best parts from the book.Read more →
Booked via Stagedoor
David Hounslow
Witty writing and witty, outstanding direction, imaginative , the strong narrative and clear, sharp characterisations shine through in this dazzling piece of theatre
Spare, pacy and precise, everything about this production is a joy. British theatre at it‘s best . The pure simplicity and clarity of the design allow the performances to be at the forefront and the storytelling to sing out clear and proud. A real joy.Read more →