The Good Doctor
Thu, 09/06/2011 - 20:23 — admin
Three Weeks Review ****
by Neil Simon
In the Marquee
Aug 2-6 at 12.30pm (1 hr 15 mins) ( **** Review)
Theatre Alba Adult Leisure Group performs five lunchtime performances of The Good Doctor - Neil Simon’s series of tragi-comedic vignettes
Based on a number of the short stories that first brought Chekhov to prominence.
Part of the company's Russian season, this hugely entertaining compilation of adaptations of Chekhov short stories is by the brilliant humourist and playwright Neil Simon and is presented by Alba's Adult Leisure Group.
The small intimate space of the Marquee is perfect for this type of show.
Alba's Adult Leisure Group dates back to 1995 and is made up of individuals from all walks of life: teachers, solicitors, accountants, unemployed joiners, students to name but a few. All with a love of the theatre are welcome. Rehearsals and productions take place in the same way as with a professional company, under the direction of Charles Nowosielski and augmented when necessary by relevant personnel.
Three Weeks Review ****
Standing in a quiet, beautiful garden that tumbles down towards a sparkling blue lake – Duddingston Kirk is certainly not your typical Fringe venue. The village is just outside the city centre, eight minutes by taxi or a picturesque walk through Holyrood Park. 'The Good Doctor' – a dramatisation of Chekhov's short stories – is performed by a local amateur drama society and the whole thing has the excited feeling of a charming village fete. The cast are hilarious and utterly delightful, and the fact that these are not professional actors, but teachers and social workers, adds a wonderful sense of authenticity to Chekhov's tales of comic provincial characters. Go for the gardens, for the beauty, and for the joy of this play.
Rating 4/5
Rating 4/5
Duddingston Kirk Gardens Venue 121
Tickets at the venue or from Fringe Box Office.
