David Hare’s new play, first seen at Hampstead Theatre, is the story of an intense love affair and the unrelenting search for artistic excellence in the face of searing scrutiny, sacrifice and the impending Second World War.
Kathleen Ashley 15 July As I was an American visitor to London, this wasn't a play I knew about -- but I was looking for a matinee and "Moderate Soprano" looked interesting. I'm so glad I saw it!! It was a theatre experience for adults who have enough historical memory so that the references to the dark 1930's could reverberate. The script was excellent and the acting was superb. It provoked laughter at the British stereotypes, but the actors were equally adept at evoking pathos. The theatre itself is charmingly old-fashioned, and I took advantage of the ice cream sold at intermission!!
PJLMD 1 July Over-acted, under-written, cliche-infested. Dull. Kept awaiting the play to start. Recommend- don’t bother. But then, last night was its close.