I got a reduced price seat from the London Theatre Seat sale. It was a restricted view due to a pillar but as there were empty seats in the bay I was able to move so that pillar wasn’t a problem (the two on stage still blocked a bit as did the structure when the cast slid some its in the pit.
I wasn’t familiar with the story except knowing it was a comedy, but despite this was able to follow the general plots and even got some of the jokes.
It has familiar Shakespearian comedy elements including disguises, unrequited love and couples separated be circumstances beyond their control.
There was a very appropriate sound effect from a very young audience member for a line about an infant mewling (although thankfully they did not provide an example of puking.
It rained a bit so I was pleased I hadn’t gone for the cheapest option – as in addition to standing for over 3 hours they also got a bit wet. The sun then made an appearance and some of us got free paper sun visors if the stewards could see we were in the sun.
It was quite long and although I didn’t get rained on, there isn’t much of room and despite bringing my own cushion I found a wooden bench without a back uncomfortable.
6/10
