Ambitious, surreal and intense

A fun little play that makes the great man mortal, but unlike the philosopher himself, has very little to say.

Enjoyable and humorous scaled down version with good performances and an excellent sound track.

Pros: Some very funny performances Cons: Occasional lulls in energy After Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw (the erstwhile George is discouraged these days) is one of the most frequently produced playwrights in the theatrical canon, and Arms and the Man is a fine example of why his appeal is so enduring. The combination of high intelligence, wit and social awareness can be intoxicating for an audience, and the boldness of his characters is endlessly attractive to actors. In the right hands, Shaw’s ...

A revival of a little-known British play, it’s a fascinating slice-of-life look at a world rarely seen of on the stage.