2017 Edinburgh Fringe

The Importance of Being Frank

The Importance of Being Frank
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36: theSpace on North Bridge

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Wilde's much loved masterpiece gets a 1980s revamp. John Worthing and his egocentric friend Andrew Moncrieff fall in love with two naive girls. However, there's a problem - both girls are adamant they could only ever love a man called Frank. As the two young men bicker over who is the most Frank, issues with parents and parentage rise to the surface. Comical chaos ensues as the country and town collide with callous love. This production is a superb satire on British manners with witty repartee and hysterical hypocrisy.

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Date Time Venue
14th Aug 2017 15:20 theSpace on North Bridge
15th Aug 2017 15:20 theSpace on North Bridge
16th Aug 2017 15:20 theSpace on North Bridge
17th Aug 2017 15:20 theSpace on North Bridge
18th Aug 2017 15:20 theSpace on North Bridge
19th Aug 2017 15:20 theSpace on North Bridge

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The Importance of Being Frank, based upon Oscar Wilde's classic was a wonderfully adapted piece put on by Reading University. This was a thoroughly enjoyable piece that has kept the wit of Wilde's original writing. I laughed throughout with all the different characters. The cheek of Tim Stiles, who played Andrew (Algernon) Moncrieff set a delightful tone to the production and the seriousness of John Worthing's character, played by Dan Snipe, was a refreshing and healthy balance. I particularly enjoyed the portrayal of Lady Bracknell, being played by a young man in drag. It bought a new level of humour to the play that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Jessica Davies, as Miss Prism, showed wonderful comic timing and paired with Huw Smallwood, as Canon Chasuble, the two brought light to serious and less comical situations. The work that went into creating all characters is evident and should be commended.

A concise and comical version of a classic tale, Reading University Drama Society have put on a great show and the whole cast, and all involved, should be very proud of their efforts.

Angus Johnson

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