REVIEWS

★★★★★British Theatre Guide ‘It's a masterful performance, a smart spectacle and a further testament to Ericson's growing magnificence as a modern playwright and performer.’

★★★★★Edinburgh Guide ‘There is a much greater tragedy on the Gratiano’s horizon than a pound of flesh, and this deeply moving play proves, once again, that Ericson is a force to be reckoned with.'

★★★★★The Barefoot Review ‘[Gratiano] cleverly modernises Shakespeare and provides a different and very engaging slant on [The Merchant of Venice]’

★★★★1/2 Adelaide Advertiser ‘A sophisticated, satisfying production with bravura acting deserving of full audiences’

★★★★1/2 Glam Adelaide ‘Ericson’s elegant fable reaches out beyond today’s xenophobes and ultra-nationalists and speaks with integrity while we laugh our socks off.’

★★★★ThreeWeeks 'What makes this show refreshingly different from the innumerable adaptations of Shakespeare plays, told from a minor character’s perspective, is its political engagement.'

★★★★BroadwayBaby ‘Absolutely magnificent... [Ericson] is one of the most convincing actors I’ve ever seen... The production definitely leaves one with much food for thought.'

★★★★FringeGuru ‘So often I’ve seen Shakespeare adaptations try too hard to fit a square peg in a round hole; this show is not one of them. Ericson, with his physically imposing, impassioned performance, has delivered a truly intelligent idea and an insightful show that will leave you thinking for days.'

★★★★730 Review ‘A remarkable performance... [the production] bucks the trend of terrible Shakespeare at the Fringe in impressive style'

★★★★Bouquets&Brickbats ‘The play is beautifully scripted and gamely performed – and it offers views about fascism and racism that seem powerfully prescient given what’s happening in the world right now'

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SHOW - FringeReview ‘A passionate cry against racism and xenophobia in every country, in every century; it speaks to us very clearly today.’