A smart and elegant production that feels as relevant today as it was in the 90s
Duke of York’s Theatre – 20 June -12 September
A really elegant thoughtful production. The play was clearly rooted in its two time periods (1809 and 1990s) and brought through the parallels with the modern day (AI, social media) clearly.
The staging (in the round at the Old Vic) paired with excellent direction set design and costume makes the production visually appealing and uncluttered.
Arcadia is, though, “peak Stoppard” – so if you like the philosophical tangents, then this is sublime – if not, it may be a bit of an endurance test.