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dark comedy
fet much longer than it was.
history
homosexuality
imaginative and inventive to the back teeth
powerful and riveting
stage combat
super show
a cappella
classic
comedy
costume design
cross-dressing
debauchery
drama
exciting
fight choreography
fighting
impressive
misguided
powerful ensemble
powerful performance
sex
sword fighting
theatrical

PATTY JEAN ROBINSON
certified reviewer
June 17, 2017
Once again, School of Night brings you a theatrical experience to be enjoyed. For the first time, I was able to enjoy this play. ...
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CURTIS KRICK
certified reviewer
June 18, 2017
Tightly directed, sharply observed, well executed. The entire ensemble aquit themselves nobly. Funny, sexy, smart. Everything you want from an evening of theater....
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DEIRDRE SMITH
certified reviewer
June 18, 2017
My favourite show of #HFF17, Heather Schmidt and cast are exceptional. ...
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 20, 2017
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misguided
About halfway through "The Faggot King," I wondered why women were chosen to play gay men in Christopher Marlowe's play (subtitled "The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward the Second"). I thought perhaps that something would come of this odd casting choice, but it became apparent that it was simply an idea with no follow-through.
With uneven acting and weird anachronistic behavior (sex a la the movie "Cruising") up against the pomp and pageantry normally associated with Elizabethan plays, the evening never blended into a satisfying experience. While some may find the casting offensive, I simply found it to be bland. What a shame given the amazing ensemble in last year's "Punch and Judy" (also directed by Christopher Johnson)...
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 24, 2017
Extrodinary! Refreshing! Genius on a shoestring!
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DONALD WATSON
certified reviewer
June 24, 2017
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Super Show
Fantastic-Great Show!...
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BRIAN HAMILL
certified reviewer
June 24, 2017
Violent, sexy, funny. If you don't like what School of Night is doing here, there is something wrong with you. Ten good actors speak the speech, but even if you are completely deaf, you will still understand what is going on in, so clear is the directing and blocking. You cannot not understand what is happening....
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TRACEY PALEO, GIA ON THE MOVE (OFFICIAL PRESS)
gia on the move and footlights
certified reviewer
June 24, 2017
Recommended. School of Night has put the fun back into the monarchy. ...
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CHRISTOPHER MCKENZIE
certified reviewer
June 26, 2017
It was good thanks for putting it on...
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 14, 2017
Worth Seeing for the production, music, staging and creativity!!!...
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