Thursday, January 28, 2010

MacHommer

MacHommer (2.0/5)

Created and performed by Rick Miller

Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane

28th January 2010

Nice idea to do Macbeth with Simpson’s characters, but the execution is dull. With the critical exception of Homer’s Macbeth the impersonations largely hold-up, as does the casting. Though too often Shakespeare’s language is sacrificed for impersonation. There are moments when Miller’s talent shines - the Act 1 reprise, Mr Burns/Duncan’s all-singing final number and the unconnected Bohemian Rhapsody by 25 world famous rock stars, but it’s a long wait for a good laugh.

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