Reader Reviews
The Handyman (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold)
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 | The theme of the play was a topical one a few years ago - with the passing of time it is less so now but still of interest. I think the role of the solicitor was given too much licence. Solicitors do not show their personal feelings when dealing with cases - especially sensitive cases such as the one in the play - and this solicitor showed a lot of personal feeling! The play lacked some suspense because the case was open and shut. Eye witnesses testified to the handyman's guilt so we were left with little doubt. The ending was therefore a trifle odd as the reviewer above says. I felt that the Catholicism of the cast was laboured. It was not necessary to the plot for Julian and Cressida to be Catholic as well as the handyman. It smacked of stereotyping which was ironic given the underlying message of the play. Having said all this I enjoyed the play and West was very good indeed. The parts were well acted and Julian was suitably irritating. I would recommend it. - Kevin McMahon | 09 Oct 12 |
| What a great production...good staging & brilliantly acted by Timothy West & the rest of the cast not a weak performance... A good though provking play...Also very clever & well acted video Testimony from Vanessa Redgrave & Steven Berkoff... One not to miss - Tim | 26 Sep 12 |
