TACT (The Alternative Cambridge Theatre)
When I heard I was going to see an alleged lost Shakespeare play, reworked and produced as a low-budget, student production, I expected a performance that would be distinctly middle of the road - I was right. Actors of differing abilities gave a decent performance, allowing the audience to fully understand the complex plot, which revolves around the desires of Henriquez (played by a charismatic Benjamin Blyth) and his unstoppable urge to conquer his loves through his lust, at any cost. The play had some nice moments but equally provided nothing of remarkable theatrical credit. However, towards the end, it became noticeable that many of the actors relied on stock gestures they used throughout, at the cost of the audience's pleasure. Not disappointing
C Cubed, 6 - 28 Aug, 5.25pm (6.55pm), prices vary, fpp 185.
tw rating 3/5
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