It's 1830 in Dickensian London, so it's the
language, manners, and humour of another time. And that is a large part of the
appeal of this production. How often do you hear such quaint phrases as 'a
token of outward satisfaction' or 'murmured a bashful acceptance'? If as a
contemporary citizen you can cope with utterances of more than 140 characters
(!) you'll appreciate the richness of the vocabulary used here. Nigel Nevinson
delivers a deft portrayal of multiple characters that is polished and
entertaining. OK - some of the jokes which may have been very funny nearly 200
years ago now seem a bit twee, but there's a charm at work here that tells an
interesting moral tale, and also has something to say about the slippery nature
of lawyers - not everything's changed! A wonderful way of becoming familiar
with the background to a classic of English literature. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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