"Eddie Izzard is one of the great storytellers of our time, tears of laughter her currency, her stand-up shows selling out as once did Dickens’ personal appearances. She is a natural fit, each bringing her vivid personalities to the stage."
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"It is a moot point whether this show confirms Izzard’s credentials as a serious dramatic actor but what she certainly proves here is her unparalleled, really rather sublime, storytelling chops."
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"This is as glorious an evening of singularly rendered Dickens as I’ve encountered, the balance just right between Izzard’s familiar carry-on – that drawling charisma, that flouncing poise – and diligently serving the text itself."
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"...this solo adaptation of Dickens’s tale feels like an act of hubris. The actor and stand up describes the show as theatre rather than comedy but it’s not really either – more a piece of lackadaisical storytelling that relies on a huge amount of goodwill from the audience."
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"Fans won't be disappointed by this pacy two-act show, which showcases Izzard’s ability to hold a room spellbound as she embodies haughty ice queen Stella or gravelly-voiced convict Magwitch."
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