Theatre review: Leonce and Lena, C Nova (Venue 145), Edinburgh

By LEE RANDALL
Published on 11/08/2012 18:27

The brochure reads: “Two families force their children to marry after losing a bet in Las Vegas. What could go wrong?” Well, pretty much everything.

Leonce and Lena

C Nova (Venue 145)

Star rating: *

I blame the person who wrote this adaptation of Georg Büchner’s satirical classic, for their screwed-up notion of “crazy” is merely a chaotic mess. I also blame the director who didn’t rein in these young actors. Their potentially funny performances tip over into scenery mastication, which is a shame, because there are hints of talent in this ensemble.

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