Jo Ledingham’s review of John & Beatrice came out in today’s Courier.
Ledingham had lots of praise for our original production of this show, so it’s interesting to see her compare the two versions.
“John & Beatrice is back, but what a difference…Vincent Gale is still John, but Beatrice, previously played by Karen Rae, is now portrayed by Patricia Drake. [Director Del] Surjik said he started afresh, the quality of these two fine actors being so dissimilar. A 21st-century fairytale is how it seemed in 2007; a year-and-a-half later, John & Beatrice is a darker, sadder tale. And because it’s sadder, the glimmer of hope that finally breaks through at the end is that much sweeter. Two different plays. Both wonderful.”
You can read the full review here.
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