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An old-fashioned, stagey adaptation that brings some humour to Turganev's original.

Two autobiographical studies, featuring very different approaches to narrative structure.

A detailed dissection of the biblical setting, but over-long and too polemical.

Unfortunately, this production doesn't rise to the occasion.

A funny, compassionate and entertaining first half, let down by a maudlin and disappointing denouement.

Theatre 2.0, in which the audience is the cast. Just how well could you argue the case to defend your region? Fascinating and highly relevant.

Pros: An almost uniformly strong cast carries the production with great enthusiasm. Plus there are good songs and music, and innovative audience interaction.  Cons: A lacklustre performance from the title role lets down an otherwise excellent show. You can tell the moment you enter the theatre that this is going to be no ordinary performance. The space is filled with a grand piano, a double bed, a sofa, armchairs and other Victorian pieces of furniture – all of which looks ...

This is about the most exuberant, vibrant, downright enjoyable classical performance you'll have seen for years.

Powerful performances make this a memorable and entertaining production, mixing comedy and pathos, mime and soliloquy.

Pared-down Shakespeare is combined with an experimental soundtrack in a production that's brimming over with innovation.