"The Lover" by Harold Pinter

Everyone, go see this show! The performances are both excellent. The chemistry between the actors is exciting to watch. This is an interesting and multi-layered short play that the performers are exploring on all its levels. A shout out to the director for natural staging that still felt theatrical (and all on a TINY stage).... full review

An extremely enojyable, funny, and intelligent show. Pinter is one of the most celebrated playwrights in history, and for good reason, but his work takes real skill and subtlety to pull off well, and this production, founded on some really fantastic performances by JB and Lizzie, really shines. Don't miss this absolute gift of a piece.... full review

A tight, well acted and hugely enjoyable 45min. What appears to be a very simple piece of Pinter - is that an oxymoron? - actually demands a great deal from its actors. A task that is deftly handled by the very watchable, and versatile, talents of Lizzie Prestel and JB Waterman. ... full review

A sensitive, troubling and wickedly funny interpretation of a very difficult play. If you've ever wondered how couples make marriage work over the long term... well, here's one way! It takes brisk pacing and captivating performances to hold an audience at 11:30 pm; fortunately, The Lover has both. Highly recommended!... full review

Superb acting by three true professionals. ... full review

Loved THE LOVER! It is short, taut, thoughtful, funny, and entertaining. Great performances with a twist at the end. Highly recommend!... full review

This show is a testament to the Fringe's ability, with its open-door policy, to attract genuinely high quality productions. The play is a gem, the production is simple and effective, and the actors are gifted and exciting to watch. The production of the Pinter play "The Caretaker" that I saw on a London stage fifteen years ago, which starred none other than Sir Patrick Stewart, had nothing on the show I saw performed last night in a sixty seat blackbox theater on Santa Monica Boulevard. Go see it.... full review

I was blown away by this show. Possibly the best Pinter show I've ever seen- which is a high bar to jump! The whole production was fantastic, but the writing and acting combined in a truly phenomenal way. Each moment seemed perfectly considered and delivered, while remaining spontaneous and alive. wow. A fun, interesting, surprising show and an excellent evening at the theatre. ... full review