Reader Reviews
Less Than Kind (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)
Back to Show Details| Score | Comment | Date |
 | Sara Crowe was unwell, so for the midweek matinée her huge role was heroically undertaken by Caroline Head, who made an excellent job of the character. Those further down the ladder fitted their roles, and their costumes, rather less well. - Michael Gray | 28 Mar 12 |
| 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 |
