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Reviews
The Canterbury Tales
'... bold, inventive, funny and immensely absorbing. Their many costume
changes were imaginative, their energy astonishing and their ability to convey
so much using so little gave the play its strength. Congratulations to the
cast, director Nancy Hirst and the production team for creating such an
innovative and hugely enjoyable piece.'
- Annette Kean, Herald (Eastbourne)
'... it is a joy
to see a company like Icon Theatre remind us that people make theatre and that
young performers who can act, sing, dance, tumble and mime are as exciting as
the most spectacular pyrotechnics.'
- Steve Evans, Evesham
Journal
'These players
were great in tragedy or comedy. The three young
and talented actors deserve much praise. Yasmin Gurreeboo, Philip Oakland
and Patrick Taggart never lagged. Nancy Hirst's ingenious staging also
impressed and Richard Cross' musical interludes created just the right
ambience.'
- Donald Hollins, Gloucestershire Echo
'An entertaining
introduction to Chaucer's timeless tales of human weakness, the power of love,
and the folly of people failing to practice what they preach'.
- Sarah Singleton, Wiltshire Gazette
The Men's Room
'The cast do a
fine job in bringing James' caustic dialogue to comic life, and director Nancy
Hirst makes inventive use of basic set and props, with wooden blocks acting as
bars, urinals and changing rooms. It's inventive, funny and interesting.'
- Alan Aldridge, Time Out
'One moment I was
laughing, the next minute agonising over the anguish of a character... Male or female, I
recommend a visit to The Men's Room.'
- Christine van Emst, Croydon Guardian
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