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ensemble theatre · parishunterpaul · Ages 12+ · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Review by ALEX ELLIOTT-FUNK

June 15, 2016
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What I liked

Some very strong performances and imaginative staging. The a cappela, harmonized sea shanties for transitions were especially enjoyable.

What I didn't like

Despite some strong directorial choices, this play left me bored by about halfway through as it didn’t do anything new with a played out genre or predictable story. I found myself wondering, why this play? The heroism of the characters is undercut by the unexplained and seemingly stupid rationale for their actions.

My overall impression

Strong theatricality doesn’t save this unoriginal story. Not unenjoyable, but too long and lacking a real heart.

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