Stratford-upon-AvonIt is always good to see The Swan, conceived as a venue for non-Shakespearean classics, reverting to its original purpose. But, much as I enjoyed this rare revival of Philip Massinger's 1632 comedy, I feel the play falls well short of a masterpiece: it has an abundance of energy but a lack of focus.You can best trace its zig-zag path by following the fortunes of its pivotal character, Luke Frugal. …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:52PM on May 11, 2011