Reader Reviews
The Linden Tree (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 |
| Though this play is slow to take off, when it does (particularly in Act II) it proves to be a fascinating piece and one wonders why on earth it is so rarely revived. It is given a terrific production with the Orange Tree theatre-in-the-round experience involving you in an almost voyeuristic way. I could not single out one member of this excellent cast, all of whom give performances that gel to create a detailed post-war world. Thank you Orange Tree for allowing us to see this rare gem. - 86.130.207.61) | 05 Mar 06 |
