Stoppard's lines brim with poetry and wit—Russell Beale is a master of delivering both the pain and the humour in a richly academic world.
Housman's love is hauntingly expressed with 'a piece of ice held fast in the fist,' capturing the emotional stifling of desire amidst classic studies.
While the work delves into Housman's poignant past and literary depth, its focus on a rarified male world risks alienating the audience, presenting challenges.
Director McIntyre infuses fluidity into the oft-wordy narrative, but exposition-heavy scenes can feel cumbersome amidst Stoppard's exploratory themes of love and regret.
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