Hunchback Variations

Tortive Theatre present an immaculate, absorbing production of this absurdist comedy. Beethoven and Quasimodo, both deaf, present a panel discussion of their search for the mysterious, impossible sound cue described in Checkov's Cherry Orchard. The actors give a masterclass of timing and deadpan delivery. If you are prepared to surrender to their world, your grin will last as you try to figure out why it is so funny.

Derek Benfield