Robyn Bellinger saw huge potential in Great Expectations but felt the energy was lacking.
Mr. Nicholas Nickel and Mr. David Copperwire record their observations on a bold journey of discovery into a corner unknown to the scientist: The Sidgwick Site.
Avoiding the obvious pun, let’s just say PIERS RILEY-SMITH’S high hopes were dashed in his review of Dickens’ much adapted epic.
Some shows are prize turkeys. Some shows, like this one, just depict the buying of prize turkeys through the medium of well-handled character acting. In response, AMI JONES’ cup o’er runneth with cheer and bodily effusions.
CAITLIN DOHERTY: “the frantic pacing gave the impression that Swanton was desperately standing in, armed only with a range of funny voices and hats.”
Can’t be arsed to read? DUNCAN STIBBARD HAWKES returns to tell you which Classics look best.