More sallies than satire in this Gogol reimagining but still a highly entertaining watch.
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Interview: A Touch of Russia, All The Way From North Carolina
Leo Egger and Dominic Sullivan on bringing Gogol's Dead Souls to Camden Fringe
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Nikolai Gogol Directed by Lucy Richardson ★★★ Pros: An interesting take on a familiar classic. Cons: Everyone was so interesting to watch on stage that it was hard to decide who to focus on at any one time. Our Verdict: A comedy of errors with a healthy dose of slapstick humour. Courtesy of LMU Recently I watched a ‘comedy’ on the fringe that, unfortunately, I didn’t find very funny. With dramatic plays, much can be forgiven if it’s not enjoyable. ...
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Nikolai Gogol, in a new version by David Harrower Directed by Richard Jones★★★ Courtesy of The Young Vic Julian Barratt is widely known for being one half of the comedic duo behind award-winning comedy The Mighty Boosh. It is no surprise then that The Young Vic’s new production of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector, in a new version by David Harrower, which casts Barratt as a hapless mayor, has drummed up not only a considerable buzz but also very high expectations ...
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