What I liked
The medieval feel of the music transported us to a long-ago world with its combination of rollicking rhythms, authentic-sounding harmonies, and precise instrumentation. There’s humor throughout, in dialogue and lyrics: it’s fair to say a good time was had by all. (No empty seats in the performance I saw.) Of course, offerings in a tiny theatre embrace low-budget catch-as-catch-can, and Gideon and the Blundersnorp had a consistent array of ingenious staging solutions. About as dazzling as minuscule theater can be.
What I didn't like
Much is made of class, early on. But as the story continues, the foes the characters face have little to do with their stations in life. A Blundersnorp terrorizes all, so the initial focus on societal strata seems like a theme that gets dropped at some point.
My overall impression
A compact and exhilarating entertainment, chock full of delights. Never a dull moment.
