Major Barbara

This past Sunday, I saw the final preview performance of George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara at the new Sidney Harman Hall by the Shakespeare Theatre Company. What a treat! This company does classical works so well, Shakespeare or other authors. I always love going to shows by the Shakespeare Theatre, they're consistently well executed. World class performers performing intense works in world class facilities. And the scenic elements of Major Barbara! I'm sure that they spared no expense on the scenic design, no doubt in order to illustrate the beauty of their new center. This show was performed in the traditional proscenium setting, very different from their recent Marlowe repertory usage of the space, which was very open and utilised the spaces' inherent design. The acting, for the most part, was wonderful. The lovely actress who played Barbara and the amazing actor who played her father, Undershaft, both did incredible jobs. So go see it while it runs!