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The Government Inspector (Oberon Classic Plays) (Oberon Classic Plays)

By: N.V. Gogol
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oberon Books Ltd
ISBN: 1840025832
ISBN-13: 9781840025835
Released: 22 Jun 2005
RRP: £7.99
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Mitchell breathes new life into Gogol's classic - By: , 29 May 2001
Adrian Mitchell's lively & sharp adaptation of Gogol's classic play is surely one of the best around. Many versions of this wonderful play are terribly dusty & academic, & have been written to be studied rather than enjoyed or performed. They also risk weakening the plays satirical blow by removing the action from Tsarist Russia. The Government Inspector is at it's most powerful as a piece of theatre when it remains true to the spirit & humour of the original. Adrian Mitchell uses modernised language to give the play a sharper edge, without losing the stairical bite of Gogol's original. So if you are looking for a good translation to perform, or a version accesible to a younger age group - this is the one.
A funny play with larger than life characters - By: , 06 Mar 2001
I am currently playing Khlestakov in a production of The Goverment Inspector at The Questors Theatre in Ealing. The comedy potential for this play is huge & action on stage is very busy. All the characters are complex charicatures but a lot of fun to play & some of the parts are very challlenging but nevertheless, a lot of fun. This is the play that, because of its political content, forced Gogols exile from Russia, but it has delighted many audiences with its farcical goings on remains a popular & entertaining production. In short, a delightful & very funny play indeed!