"Mark Izzard’s adaptation, which is faithful to Dickens’s prose while slashing it down to the barest threads, moves with such expediency that it can be tough to follow, even with whole characters and subplots excised."
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"Even a condensed 'Great Expectations' affords great delights, and in Ms. Izzard’s captivating and colorfully calibrated performance, they are easy to savor."
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"Mark Izzard did a solid job nipping and tucking the intricate tale down to a neat two hours. You could perform the play anytime of year, but I would argue that it fits snugly into the holiday season with its themes of kindness and redemption."
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"For two solid hours, with an intermission brief enough not to break the spell, Eddie Izzard holds his audience rapt as kindergartners at story hour."
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"In a theater season rife with narrative monologues doubling as 'plays, Izzard’s 'Great Expectations' delivers exactly what it sets out to: a 90-minute re-telling of a classic, beloved novel that grips and delights the audience exactly as much as it should."
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" 'Great Expectations' is a departure from the comedic storytelling of Izzard’s stand-up pieces... Eddie Izzard is an entrancing storyteller and brings her brother’s 2 hour adaptation to the stage with humor and ease."
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"Far from being dry or long-winded, it's among the most engaging evenings I've ever spent in a theater. Izzard and her creative team have whipped up a fun yet faithful, modern yet meaningful adaptation—sure to please both long-time fans of the great English author."
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"Best known for her bracing brand of stand-up comedy, Izzard primarily treats the material in the spirit of how its written...taken on its own terms, 'Great Expectations' is a very satisfying wintertime treat."
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