Category: London Theatre

We had high hopes for this revival of Pygmalion at The Old Vic: with a hugely-talented cast and creative putting this show together – directed by Olivier-winner Richard Jones and starring Olivier-winners Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran in the lead roles – this new staging of George Bernard Shaw’s masterpiece has, on paper, everything required for a truly memorable night at the theatre. Sadly these component parts don’t quite add up to coherent whole, the end result being something disjointed and disappointing. For those unfamiliar with the play, Pygmalion is…