I love the works of E F Benson - he wrote beautifully with razor sharp and believable characters. No one involved with this production has a clue or the ability to translate this with subtlety or elegance. One question - will Miranda Richardson with her new teeth be able to do public appearances for Ken Dodd? Just look how Prunella scales achieved a more dramatic effect with her own!! There is nothing like the performances of the 1985 version - at least Major Benjy was bumbling and likable - not creepy!!! The 2014 version would make a great pantomime. Shows how times have changed - dumbed down to the lowest level. What a shame.
Review of Mapp & Lucia
