Unexpectedly edgy comedy that’s just the Italian job
With a running time of just 45 minutes, Roman Fever offers far more complexity than its summertime surface first suggests. It is frothy and funny, but also dark and deep
Roman Fever
By Hugh Leonard
Bewley’s Café Theatre
Until September 8
Rating:****
A loquacious waiter (Fabiano Roggio) immediately sets the scene for Roman Fever, Hugh Leonard’s skilful adaptation of Edith Wharton’s deceptive short story. He greets and seats the audience with a thick Italian accent, before delivering the pre-show announcements in his native tongue to the great amusement of all present, including himself. A knowing smile simmers behind his bushy moustache as he ...
