Tuesday 29 November 2005

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Linbury Studio



29 November 2005

by Richard Morrison

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Linbury Studio, Royal Opera

"...(The emphasis is) on the play's truly naturalistic element: the capacity of human nature to torment itself with jealousy or perceived slights. That is superbly conveyed by these four lovers: Tove Dahlberg, Katie van Kooten, Grant Doyle and Robert Murray. And the fact that they also sing well and look sexy is a bonus, especially as they spend a lot of time clambering in and out of bunk-beds in their undies...."