Reader Reviews
Nan (Orange Tree Theatre, Outer London)
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 | This terrific revival, directed by the great man himself, of his 1979 three tiered farce, Taking Steps, shows off the man's genius for innovative theatre. Watching and reveling in it I kept thinking "how does he think them up?". It would be great if a place could be found for a transfer, I'm sure many more than the two hundred or so who get the privilege to see it each night would want to. That's two Ayckbourn's in Richmond in as many months - lucky ol' Richmond. - rds | 20 May 10 |
| The Orange Tree yet again buffs up a forgotten gem in its excellent Shaw season. Katie McGuiness in particular turns in a wonderful peformance early in her career and deserves great things and recognition. But everyone's good in this - one of the characters is so evil I came the closest I've ever felt to openly booing and hissing. Get along to Richmond and see this tense, gripping, beautifully acted tale of injustice as soon as you can. - Backdrifter | 10 May 07 |
