Review: Aurora Theatre's 'Fallen Angels' falls... flat
Briefly

The anticipation of a character's arrival can evoke deep emotions, as Beckett expertly demonstrated, but Coward's "Fallen Angels" struggles to maintain that tension effectively.
The two young wives become increasingly intoxicated as they wait for Maurice, and their desperate thoughts create a sense of longing that ultimately falls flat in Coward's comedic structure.
Despite Coward's witty dialogue, the lengthy buildup to Maurice's arrival becomes tedious, revealing gaps in character engagement and the pacing of the production.
Costumes enhance the Art Deco setting and plot, yet even the stylish visual aspects can't fully revive the momentum lost during the long wait for the unseen character.
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