The Crucible by Queensland Theatre Co - review

The Crucible By Arthur Miller Directed by Michael Gow Presented by Queensland Theatre Company Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane The Crucible’s traditional essence and fervent temper is kept in tact by Michael Gow but given a fresh angle that borders on a thin line between clever and awkward. Gow and the team faithfully delivered Arthur Miller’s timeless play while peculiarly injecting a comical side to the tale. Some audience members laughed at the unconventional delivery of certain lines while I wondered why we would be laughing at such sinister circumstances. But aside from that the show was a stand-out with brilliant performances from some well-known faces. It deserved a standing ovation... To read the full review, please visit http://www.brisbanecritiques.com!