See it if you like smart, easily understood historical plays about Nero, Agrippa and the tragedy of the murder of Nero's half-brother, Britannicus.
Don't see it if you don't like history, or you don't like plays that use language beautifully and are beautifully acted and directed.
See it if It is a great treat to see this rare classic play. The ensemble was good, especially the role of Nero, Narcissus, Agrippina and Britannicus.
Don't see it if If you are looking for the elaborate staging or action play.
See it if you think you’d like to experience a faithful production of a straightforward translation of a masterwork of French neo-classic theater.
Don't see it if you find classic theater slow & wordy. Read more
See it if You like historical plays
Don't see it if You expect some originality. This is a desultory production.
See it if If you want to learn a bit about Ancient Rome and don't mind sitting through 2 hours of not-ready-for-prime-time acting and directing.
Don't see it if you'd rather see a bad play well-acted than a good play poorly acted. True, not everybody, but enough to undermine the entire production.
See it if you want to experience a classic by Racine rarely performed and relevant today with themes of power, tyranny and madness
Don't see it if you don't like wordy plays
See it if You like history, plays about Ancient Rome, and going to small theatres.
Don't see it if Not so great acting that distracts you from the writing.
See it if The acting was superb - each character brought to life so fully and layered. The direction bringing out the predatory circling fears, greed.
Don't see it if Don’t see it if you hate dramatic historic or biographical plays Read more