6 replies to this topic

[Honoured Guest]

Public opinion will divide between delight and frustration at this outdated, simpleminded entertainment which strives for perfect triviality.

[simon from oxford]

Done well, it is still one of the great stage comedies

Done badly, it is awfully dated

[Hambledon Productions]

I did an adaptation of this classic a few years back - it still has great pulling power. We did update some of the dialogue a bit, cut some of the sentimentality, but kept the feel, kept the pace, and people liked it.

[xanderl]

Matthew Horne is to star in this.

[MrsDoyle]

Saw Tom Courtenay in this more years ago than I care to remember. Don't think I could sit through it now though

[wickedgrin]

Yes, a very creaky piece now. It needs a huge amount of "business" to make it funny and an exceptional comic in the lead role.

[fringefan]

Matinee preview today well-attended and production well-received.  Yes, it is potentially now a creaky piece and either I have nothing to compare it with or have forgotten if I did in fact see it before, but I felt it held up well and I particularly enjoyed Jane Asher swirling and twirling imperiously as Charley's real aunt - fabulous costume and the set for the 3rd act was really impressive.