Stratford Festival Reviews » Zastrozzi

Director smothers Walkers wonderful words

Keith — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:36:42 +0000

3 1/2 stars out of 5. "...there's still a lot of charm and wit to be found in playwright George F. Walker's wonderfully edgy take on the swashbuckling anti-hero born of Shelley's early poem. And, in a touch of irony, it also manages to emerge as the most highly theatrical piece in the Studio's three-play season, despite its age." (part of a feature story, scroll down)

A little air and the show would soar

Keith — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:14:40 +0000

3 1/2 stars out of 4. "...there's enough dark philosophical fun to keep your attention rapt, and these colourful comic-book characters are given wonderful, consistent performances....Lisman, meanwhile, contributes a successful send-up of virtuous virginity (as she does in Cyrano de Bergerac). Her psychological deflowering by Zastrozzi is the second hottest non-physical sex scene this year at Stratford. (The first being between Masha and Vershinin in Martha Henry's memorable production of Three Sisters.)

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Keith — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:38:27 +0000

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Zastrozzi

Keith — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:17:42 +0000