Operation Crucible

See it if you like intimate period pieces on WWII, if you're interested in Ireland's history, if you are ok with minimalist setting

Don't see it if If you don't respond well to banalities. The show, while cleverly staged and beautifully played out, essentially is quite trite.

See it if Excellent acting, very well choreographed, staging, lighting, sound all top notch but...

Don't see it if Dull dialogue, predictable situations,stock characters.Felt like I was stuck in a bomb shelter w/4 boring guys for 80 mins-minus the drama.

Also Nothing original in this besides the presentation - which was brilliant. Three characters are given a bit of a story but they're all very typical and the writer didn't even bother with the fourth. Just regular bloke talk - football, pranks, how I met my wife, etc. I felt no emotional connection to any of them. More like watching something really dull on the history channel.... Read more Read less

See it if Four talented actors in a play set during the WW II bombing are trapped in a basement hotel. The writing feels predictable and familiar.

Don't see it if Diming the lights on stage can put the audience to sleep if there is nothing exciting in the dark, no matter how engaging the actors are.

See it if British historical dramas with little action and boring dialogue by 4 actors who try their best is your thing.

Don't see it if You value your time and would rather not be subjected to long periods of darkness and actors screaming at the tops of their lungs.

Also There is good acting in this piece, however most of the language and vocabulary is unintelligible to an average American. Heavy British accents and phrases make for what I call a snoozefest.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small productions, minimalistic staging, good use of lights & sound to spark your imagination. Requires much concentration

Don't see it if You want a linear story - story jumped around & already difficult to follow due to accents. Had to concentrate too hard on dialogue