Cliched jokes
‘Rafta Rafta' was a play marketed as an award-winning comedy. Unfortunately, the jokes seemed clichéd and many fell flat. The production was a lengthy two hours with a lot of redundant dialogue. The Indian parents were definitely the most entertaining and had the best lines. For me, the sets were the best thing about the play. They convincingly created a cramped, but cosy two-level home which complemented the characters' frustrations of living in close proximity to one another. The set changes were occasionally annoying, as there were long moments of darkness where nothing happened. A play with a lot of unfulfilled potential.
Dhiya Kuriakose
Annanagar East
This article appeared in the Citizen Review Section of The Hindu Metroplus dated 14th August 2010
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