I watched Shylock yesterday!

Shylock is the latest pantomime by The Little Theatre.

How was it?

For some weird reason, I had assumed that the primary audience for the panto were children. I was disappointed. The sexual innuendo throughout the panto really got on my nerves (may be I have weak nerves). The panto would appeal better to boys and men in the age group of 15 - 35 - ok... may be some girls and women too. The sad part was that the audience comprised of a fair number of kids (mine included).

That said - few characters were brilliantly potrayed by the actors. These included - Dame Nerissa, Gobo,and of course the twins - Gratuitous and Gratuipous . The three witches and the crows were uninhibited. I enjoyed them.

The main characters including the actors playing the characters of Bassanio, and Portia didn't click with me at all. Even Shylock despite the title had little to do... Boring!

Over all - OK in parts... recommend you to watch it inspite of its shortfalls.