Whilst the performances are intriguing, it lacks subtlety and, as Madame observes, becomes “the most extraordinary combination of luxury and filth” as a consequence.
Unflinching in its portrayal of sado-masochistic fantasy.
Its pasty-faced combatants resemble escapees from east European shaven-headed ascetics Derevo following a master-class by 1970s drag maestros Bloolips.
The production comes across as purposeless and leaves you deflated.
Paulline Goldsmith's production for this year's Glasgay! festival wraps this terrible tale in so many layers of style that it becomes, at times, almost impossible to follow.
Derek McLuckie and Pauline Goldsmith bring Jean Genet's The Maids to stage
Tron Theatre, Glasgow from Thursday November 4, 2010, until Saturday November 13, 2010. More info: www.tron.co.uk
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