Berkeley Rep’s audacious production——first funny, then passionate— of Chekhov’s normally melancholy classic is a gamble that pays off.
THANKS Gary. So much a "sitcom" that Hugh Bonneville's take on Vanya's frustration brought to mind Basil Fawltey.
John Lee (in Walnut Creek)
What a fascinating sounding show! I just saw a version of Three Sisters that tried to use humour but sadly rejected the depth of emotion altogether, and had little respect for character. It sounds like this one was a little better at it.
Agree! A thrilling and satisfying production.
Berkeley Rep has always been a classy company and it doesn't surprise me that this review of the production is SO goo! Keep 'em coming!
THANKS Gary. So much a "sitcom" that Hugh Bonneville's take on Vanya's frustration brought to mind Basil Fawltey.
John Lee (in Walnut Creek)
What a fascinating sounding show! I just saw a version of Three Sisters that tried to use humour but sadly rejected the depth of emotion altogether, and had little respect for character. It sounds like this one was a little better at it.
Agree! A thrilling and satisfying production.
Berkeley Rep has always been a classy company and it doesn't surprise me that this review of the production is SO goo! Keep 'em coming!