Dandy Dick
From: Tuesday, 21st August 2012
To: Saturday, 25 August 2012
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Synopsis
Dandy Dick tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of the Turf. But a visit from his tearaway sister, herself an habitual gambler, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement. Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse..
Our Review:
23 August 2012
Dandy Dick, written by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, is a Victorian farce set in the fictional village of St Marvells in 1887. Featuring a stellar cast of comedy actors, Dandy Dick tells the story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, who regularly preaches to his community about gambling and other evils. However when his widowed sister (Georgiana) comes to live with the Dean and his family, she persuades her brother to bet all of his money on her partly owned racehorse, Dandy Dick, to solve all of his money problems.
With elements of mischief, chaos and romance amongst other things; on paper this Theatre Royal Brighton production looks like the perfect theatrical concoction. In reality, I felt it fell slightly short of the mark but nevertheless an enjoyable evening at the theatre.
Adapted and directed by Christopher Luscombe, the production was full of charm and wit in the right places. The farcical theme could have been pushed a little furthe...
Creative
Arthur Wing Pinero (Author)
Theatre Royal Brighton Productions (Producer)
Ambassador Theatre Group (Producer)
Christopher Luscombe (Adaptation)
Christopher Luscombe (Director)
Janet Bird (Design)
Gregory Clarke (Sound)
Paul Pyant (Lighting)
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