Comedians [2009 revival]
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Show type: Theatre
The moment has finally arrived for our six wannabe comics to take to the stage for the first time. But as their chance for stardom grows ever closer tensions begin to run high threatening to reveal home-truths that aren’t quite so funny after all.
In his first play as the Lyric’s new Artistic Director Sean Holmes revives Trevor Griffiths’ darkly humorous and satirical classic.
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Sally, London - 08/11/2009
Surprisingly, despite its stellar cast (Matthew Kelly, Keith Allen, Reece Shearsmith, Kulvinder Ghir and Mark Benton among others) it is not selling out on a Saturday night. Maybe it's not an easy play to like, maybe the subject is too niche, but for anyone with a love of comedy, it is genuinely fascinating. David Dawson as Gethin shivers with an unsettling, unpredictable and compelling energy. Eddie Waters' impassioned speech in the first act is as relevant today as it was then and, in reality, could be applied to any artistic endeavour. The ending did flummox me a bit. Light entertainment it ain't but it is worthwhile.
janice connolly - 20/10/2009
This is a brilliant play . Go and see it if you can xx