Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThis take on the classic comedy plays too heavily on its Victorian setting but delivers rapturous speeches, splendid sets and some clever ideasChristopher Luscombe's decision to set this peerless comedy in 1890s England yields some fine sets by Simon Higlett, some lively tunes by Nigel Hess and lends the evening an air of Wildean gaiety. Yet, while it promises to be as bi…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM on November 10, 2017