Venus in Fur vs. Chinglish: which would you recommend?

[gcontini2]

Posted: 10/22/11 at 12:41pm

Hi -
I had planned to see both at some point, but have visitors in town this weekend.
They saw Priscilla last night and loved...Now, they want to see something else fun, a play this time.
Just between these two, Venus and Chinglish, which would you recommend as more mainstream fun?
thanks!


Updated On: 10/22/11 at 12:41 PM

[goldenboy]

Posted: 10/22/11 at 1:20pm

Unless they want to catch up on their sleep, Venus in Fur is not recommended for fun.

For fun: Memphis, Priscilla (which they saw) Anything Goes.
, Jersey Boys, The Fantastiks, Sons of the Prophet,
Blue Man Group, even Adams Family which although not great is at the very least fun.

[gcontini2]

Posted: 10/22/11 at 1:43pm

Thanks, Goldenboy...Those are all good standbys, but I take it you have not seen Chinglish? I'm just trying to choose between venus and chinglish.

[goldenboy]

Posted: 10/22/11 at 1:49pm

I have not seen Chinglish.

[bwayfan7000]

Posted: 10/22/11 at 2:04pm

I have seen neither, but the general reception on here has been more positive for Venus in Fur. And, when I get to the city and choose between them, I am going to choose Venus.

[egnarotsew]

Posted: 10/22/11 at 2:10pm

Out of those two I would choose Chinglish. It's not great but there are some fun parts. Just be sure that your guests will be ok with reading subtitles for must of the night.