Lincoln Company
The Critic strikes me as a theatrical rollercoaster; not the sort which takes you on a whistle stop ride of excitement and adrenaline, but one where you find yourself queuing for far too long, only to find the slow climb up detracts from the pleasure of the entertaining dips. Excluding an odd dance, the cast had fun with the wit of Sheridan's script, producing some charismatic double-acts while inserting some topical humour. However, this topical humour was hit and miss, and some of the comedy seemed obvious and clichéd which, when coupled with tiresome soliloquies, undermined the merit of the production. With enjoyable scenes marred by dragging moments, The Critic is more of a Log Flume then the Big Dipper.
C, 5 - 31 Aug (not 17th), 5.10pm (6.20pm), prices vary, fpp 189.
tw rating 2/5
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