Dandy Dick tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of the Turf. Read more …
But a visit from his tearaway sister, herself an habitual gambler, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement. Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse... Following his huge success with The Madness of George III in the West End, Christopher Luscombe directs a solid gold cast of comic actors in what is surely the must-see comedy of 2012.
A missed opportunity.
It does have a charm and wit and Pinero’s use of language is certainly exemplary in places. Whether or not the production will be a success when it canters home to the West End is altogether less certain.
Patricia Hodge and Nicholas Le Prevost shine in classic Victorian farce about a day at the races.
Getting off to a flier
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Tuesday August 7, 2012, until Saturday August 11, 2012. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
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