Betrayal

See it if you love Pinter revivals. It's stylishly barebones. Belongs in a sm setting. Acting is fine. It's slow/long. Horrible story abt selfish peo.

Don't see it if you don't care abt spoiled rich people. No one is likable. Love seems to only be lust. Action drags!Cut line abt "itch" to "bash" wife. Ugh!

See it if Pinter's mid-career masterwork rendered in a heightened if somewhat muted mode Extremely well acted though Ashton's Emma is a little brittle

Don't see it if Despite the production's total domination by directorial concept - slow stage revolves, no set, muted gray tonal lighting, it's first rate

See it if fan of Pinter and this play, have never seen this play before, fan of Hiddleston and Cox, dazzling direction, stunning performances

Don't see it if not a fan of Pinter or this play, upset by mild audience adoration of stars, uncomfortable with adultery, secrets & plot told in reverse

See it if Pinter is lapidarian in constructing dialog; precisely constructed world that is incestuous & filled w secrets & 2x dealing; expertly acted

Don't see it if good but not Pinter's best; not dramatic, essentially displays class of arts-related people who use adultery to relieve their boredom

Also Acting Pinter requires mastery of dialogue, posture and most of all the silences between words. This cast like no one I’ve seen displays those silences brilliantly to echo the emptiness in the lives of its characters. Innovative structure: the play by starting after an affair is over and then progressively going back in time to the 1st flirtation allows Pinter to put the affair under the microscope and show the unreliability of memory.... Read more Read less

See it if your a fan of this cast, including Tom Hiddleston, or you like dramas about complicated relationships.

Don't see it if you need a pick-me-up or like something quickly paced and with lots of action. This is a slow, quiet show with minimal movement.

See it if you enjoy well-written plays where every word is important and the actors deliver every syllable and expression perfectly in great staging.

Don't see it if you want these actors to be what you have seen in recent movies - here it is not about the actions but listening to the action they describe

See it if you have never seen a production of "Betrayal". This version lets you focus on the play itself. Great acting from the 3 performers.

Don't see it if you do not enjoy Pinter or plays that move backwards in time.

See it if You missed the last production, and love romantic triangles and Pinter plays. I preferred the Clive Owen/Kelly Reilly version.

Don't see it if You have trouble with low voices speaking in English accents. Cannot tolerate slow moving plays or moments of thoughtful silence.

See it if you like Pinter; want to see a well acted & produced story of betrayal laid bare in a naked, well-lit room with no place to hide; intense.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of Pinter, sparse staging, one on one conversation; don't like a backward kind of linear storytelling; you prefer action.

Also Highly recommended.

See it if You appreciate Pinter and good theatre.

Don't see it if You don’t appreciate Pinter.

See it if you are a Pinter fan;willing to pay close attention; terrific acting by all 3 performers; clever dialogue; great lighting.

Don't see it if you don't like a leisurely paced, thoughtful examination of multiple betrayals; non linear plot; minimal staging.

Also Each character is guilty of betrayals, be it withholding information or misstating time lines. Makes it difficult to empathize completely with any of them.... Read more Read less

See it if Passion viewed through cool detachment, betrayal in every relationship, triangle based on playwright’s life. Chilling yet affecting.

Don't see it if Story is clear from curtain rise & its history is slowly dealt out. Quiet, slow delivery can either keep you enthralled or allow distraction

See it if story of 7-year extra-marital affair with spouse's best friend told in reverse order - play ends with initial flirtation; secrets & lies

Don't see it if don't like sparse set or having all the main characters staying on stage in background even when when they are not in the scene

Also For the most part, I didn't particularly find the characters empathetic - mostly selfish, self-centered although a couple of scenes with Mr. Hiddleston were really moving.
The set may have been sparse but I found it very effective. The lighting casts their shadows on the bare wall and the stage sometimes moves slowly.... Read more Read less

See it if you like Pinter and terrific acting. Must listen, pay attention, and watch. Ideas, relationships, trust,changing desires, lots happening.

Don't see it if you want a chronological play; this is not. if you want great set; this has none; if you want a plot and story; this has but thin.

See it if you have never seen it or want to familiarize yourself with Pinter. Past productions have been more satisfying for me, but this is timely.

Don't see it if You don't appreciate the dry British approach to drama, which is brought to new heights here.

Also Some things only work in Noel Coward plays--a passionless, flippant response to infidelity on the part of one's spouse is one of them. Beautifully done set/costume/acting wise, but it made me sad to think that these people didn't care enough to get angry about the betrayals they were all part of.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a beautifully acted and tender performance of this play. Minimal staging but beautiful lighting that enhanced the mood.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy plays where you need to pay close attention to each word, each reaction, and each movement.

Also A master class by all three actors.

See it if you enjoy intense dramas, great acting, don't mind a story that moves backwards, and don't mind a minimalist and quirky interpretation.

Don't see it if you prefer linear, choronological shows or you are looking for something light and fluffy

See it if Slow emerging adult play on betrayal of love, relationships, and friendships. Want to see Loki / Dare Devil.

Don't see it if Less relatable if you're not in long term relationship / temptation to stray. Memory plays aren't your thing.

Also Diversity: Black female lead.
Ticket from box office for $25. Side orchestra; view was ok.... Read more Read less

See it if You like shows that highlight fine ensemble acting. Are a fan of Pinter. Have patience and a sensitive ear.

Don't see it if You are wanting splashy staging, set, and costumes. Dialogue driven dramas bore you. Struggle with shows that bounce around in time order.

See it if you want to see a well done production of Betrayal.

Don't see it if you want a good audience, since the actors are so famous, there are a lot of people there only for that.

See it if Pinter’s classic exploration of a marital affair told backwards in time is given spare unadorned treatment exposing emotions in sharp relief

Don't see it if It can be confusing because it moves backwards and can be slow as actors are always on stage but it is also a master class in acting

See it if you want to see this Pinter play at its best with great acting and directing. Sparse, but effective staging.

Don't see it if You are not a fan of Pinter's plays & prefer to leave the theater smiling.

See it if a story told quietly with great simplicity and pathos --but fully, emerges like a butterfly from a cocoon

Don't see it if not sure if this is a good date play-- betrayal not a happy topic, but ultimately this is very romantic in a complex way

Also The minimalist sets are totally brilliant, and the acting is excellent--sort of serene passion. This is a very complex play that will stay with you for a very long time after seeing it.... Read more Read less

See it if you like Pinter. That is the main thing. But also to see strong performances and a stark, stripped down version. I thought it worked.

Don't see it if you don't like Pinter's style or relationship/psychological dramas or the idea of a show's action starting from the end and going backwards

See it if you're a Pinter completist or you're a heterosexual who still thinks an affair is shocking or salacious in 2019.

Don't see it if you want to see something with original or relevant themes and you don't care about whoever this British guy is.