Reader Reviews
The Rivals (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)
Back to Show Details| Score | Comment | Date |
 | the acting was great but thats all. we could not understand it and left at half time along with many others. - mrs B | 11 Mar 11 |
| Absolutely - there was much to enjoy, but most of it was down to Sheridan and the cast. Of course, the Bard has been [mis]treated in this way for many years now, and don't get me started on opera ... - Michael Gray | 02 Mar 11 |
| This was an amazing show. The cast work so well together, bringing a new and exciting approach to each performance. The completely international ensemble gives such flavor to this original production. Additionally, I enjoyed the musicians and the way they act somewhat as a barometer for how we, as the audience, should be feeling. The intimate environment of the Mercury theater really brings the audience into the play, being made to act as extras and really pulling us in. Well worth the short journey from London to see this tragic love story. - Leacia | 09 Mar 10 |
| This is one not to be missed - a big adventure, quite new, fresh, with never a dull moment, and a great Javier Alcina's Mercutio!! Around the time William Shakespeare penned this play, John Donne wrote his poem ‘The Triple Fool’, describing love’s passion being first constrained in verse, then liberated when set to music. Something similar happens to Juliet and her Romeo in this real good vision by director Ed Hughe. Javier Alcina is a tango soul Mercutio, whose red-lit Queen Mab speech is one of many highlights. - Marian | 08 Mar 10 |
