Othello Syndrome

mortysmith (11Sep13): This show is the worst thing I've seen in years. Imagine a very poor performance of Othello, constantly interrupted by a fanatical bore, and you'll have some idea. It's rather like those "See film differently" ads in which someone gives their absurd idea of what a well-known film is "really" about, except that they at least are funny (and meant to be). This show is as if a particularly persistent nutter has not only sat next to you on the bus, but followed you into the theatre. When I saw it there were five people on the audience, at least three of whom had free tickets via Audience Club. After the first half people could hardly bring themselves to clap, even out of politeness. I didn't stay to see how many came back for the second half, but I doubt many did. The producers state that for each ticket sold, £1 will be donated to Eaves charity. A worthy cause, but both they and you will be much better off if you give them the whole ticket price and do something - anything - else with your evening.