Incantata

See it if Solo performance of an Irish poem using props as characters. Excellent use of video unlike WWS.

Don't see it if You like multi characters and a linear plot. Its's poetry and requires attentive listening.

See it if You like elegaic poetry generally, know (& or like) Paul Muldoon & don't mind a thick Irish accent in the delivery. Good acting, video again

Don't see it if you dislike poetry, short dramatic pieces, plays with no plot, overuse of video (a fad this season) or poor sound engineering.

Also Much of the performance was difficult to hear from the second to last row in the main Irish Rep auditorium. That (& a man with a grave & very loud breathing disability) made the performance far less enjoyable than it might have been otherwise. More than half the time I had to cup my hears just to hear clearly, although there is nothing wrong with my hearing.

The one-man cast is excellent, but the poorly executed technical details in the second preview performance made this poetic piece far less enjoyable than I expected it to be.

Read the poem before you buy a ticket: https://thepoeticquotidian.blogspot.com/2007/02/paul-muldoon-incantata.html... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate outstanding acting and writing

Don't see it if you don't like solo plays

See it if If you want to see a classic Irish poem enacted with great skill on stage.

Don't see it if if you don't like one person performances of poems.

Also The production has many strengths. The acting and staging were excellent.
However, it was difficult to follow at times.
Read the poem before you go. I read it afterwards and would have enjoyed the production more if I had read it beforehand... Read more Read less

See it if A poetic ode to a lost partner with incredible staging, acting and writing. Irish Rep does it again. I only caught parts but very moving.

Don't see it if If you want a linear plot and light hearted musical , this is very deep and memorable. Standing ovation by the house says it all. Go see it.

See it if A love poem, a bit sad, great performance

Don't see it if Difficult to hear/ understand at times