Double Falsehood (Letter of Marque Theater Co.)

Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Ambitious, Topical

March 29th, 2016

See it if you are curious about this "lost Shakespeare", or interested in topical themes (for example issues of sexual consent).

Don't see it if issues of sexual consent are difficult or triggering for you.

adoyle
Montclair

45 reviews

Entertaining, Great acting, Great staging, Clever

September 15th, 2016

See it if ... supporting great local theater in a unique venue.

Don't see it if You are not into period plays.

Abigail 2
Winter Park
25-34 | Female

12 reviews

Relevant, Thought-provoking, Funny

April 7th, 2016

See it if you love classical drama, gorgeous design, great acting, beautiful direction, and creative ensemble work! A must-see production.

Don't see it if you have triggers regarding violence against women.

Dustin K
Brooklyn

2 reviews

100

Absorbing, Riveting, Thought-provoking, Romantic, Must see

March 30th, 2017

See it if You have tissues ready

Don't see it if You don't like a real raw story

Critic Reviews (6)

Neil Genzlinger |

March 18th, 2016

"Whether Shakespeare or someone else wrote it, you have to admire the prescience of 'Double Falsehood,' at least as it’s being staged in this well-conceived production...Thanks largely to a scalding scene in the first half of the show, a central plotline seems as if it could be a commentary on th...
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Sarah Weber |

March 19th, 2016

"A wondrous staging of a classic about love, friendship, and the rippling consequences of betrayal... Between clever direction and an outstanding cast, 'Double Falsehood' is an absorbing piece. Every actor is so fully immersed in their characters you have no choice but to watch every little detai...
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Deirdre Donovan |

March 15th, 2016

"The nine members of the ensemble look like they are having a terrific time. Though the play runs over 2 1/2 hours, their collective energy never flags. The esprit de corps, however, doesn't completely smooth over the performers' different acting styles. While the seasoned actors on board more th...
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Jed Ryan |

March 16th, 2016

"This new production features moments of laugh-inducing comedy alongside provocative tragedy, all performed by an energetic and talented cast. The end result is a play which, despite being over 300 years old, hasn't lost its ability to both entertain as well as to bring out some timeless emotions...
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