See it if you need to unstressed with light entertainment, and a spectacularly staged play. The 4 actors switch characters at the speed of light
Don't see it if you like only thought provoking theater.
See it if you like boulevard farce Americanized with a cast of 5 each playing multiple roles, lots of laughs, & hope filled resolution at the end
Don't see it if you can't find the ridiculous in everyday marital problems, or don't like seeing actors in period underwear
See it if You're looking for an entertaining fast paced show with great costumes/sets and terrific comedic performances (w/one poor casting exception)
Don't see it if You like your non-stop one-liners and physical comedy in bite size half hour sitcom chunks The silliness gets a little tiring after a while.
See it if You're in the mood for some light farce.
Don't see it if Your sensibilities are easily offended by low-budget, shabby sets.
See it if You want to support The Pearl, which does some great things. for Curran's performance. Great costumes.
Don't see it if are expecting to see first rate farce. Most of the jokes don't land. I sat there smiling occasionally but rarely laughing out loud
See it if you enjoy madcap farces in the spirit of Noises Off. And you enjoy slamming doors & excellent timing! & fake moustaches!
Don't see it if you are in the mood for a serious, thoughty drama.
See it if you enjoy classic farce with lots of doors opening and closing
Don't see it if farce is not your cup of tea
See it if you like farce. A lot of different parts with few actors. They manage to keep things straight. Generally good fun.
Don't see it if don't like sex comedies. Plays with foreign accents that could be a bit better.
"I went in expecting a fun farce and The Pearl delivered. 'The Dingdong' is true to form and well executed. Technically this show does everything right; the blocking is great, the pacing on point...However, even though the show hits its mark, it lacks the danger and emotional stakes that would made it thrilling. But don’t worry, the brilliance of the text, snazzy costume changes, and slapstick humor makes 'The Dingdong' a lovely night out."
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