Democracy

[Razz77]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 5:20pm

Has anyone seen "Democracy" yet? Any thoughts? I'm thinking of seeing it next weekend but I don't want it to bore me to death (and I'm bringing my mother) -- I just dont know how exciting or interesting it will be -- dont know much about the show, really.

[mallardo]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 7:42pm

Well it didn't bore me but it could be a little much for someone with no knowledge or interest in Cold War politics in Germany. Having said that, it certainly transcends its subject. It's a very well made play and the metaphor of the divided country/divided self is carried through beautifully. It's a lot of talk but the talk is superb, as is the cast that delivers it.

[babygiraffeboots]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 7:52pm

I saw it in London. The performances were incredible but I was bored. It was very interesting but it felt like going to the spy museum for the third time(don't get me wrong, the spy museum is awesome), just not what I'm looking for when I go to the theatre, more of what I'm looking for if I plan on watching the history channel.

Updated On: 1/1/05 at 07:52 PM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 8:10pm

It's a good play, amazingly directed with a pretty stale cast. I was bored out of my mind.

[iflitifloat]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 8:45pm

I liked it a lot. There is a note in the Playbill which gives a lot of background. There was also a review on BWW.com, entitled The Complete Idiot's Guide to Michael Frayn's Democracy" which should fill in some blanks if you're not up on your history.
Idiot's Guide

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 9:12pm

It has already popped up on TDF

[Plum]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 9:47pm

So?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 9:50pm

Not a good sign for a recently opened show that will alledgedly win best play Tony

[Plum]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 9:58pm

Popularity has very little to do with quality. You should know that.