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Arsenic and Old Lace
Stage Whispers
Brett Watkins brought the earnest and well-meaning Mortimer Brewster to life with energy and impeccable comedic timing.
The scene where Mortimer is asking Elaine to leave is a masterclass in comedy being heightened through strong physicality and the performers’ ability to give and take with one another.
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Arsenic and Old Lace
The 4th Wall Reviews
At the centre of the piece is Brett Watkins as the “fish out of water” Mortimer Brewster, unravelling the threads of his family’s exploits.
Watkins is wonderfully charming with his broad transatlantic accent, and every relationship feels lived in because of how naturally he interacts with his co-stars.
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Arsenic and Old Lace
What's the Show
Brett Watkins takes the stage as Mortimer Brewster, the closest thing to a protagonist in this show.
Watkins is an excellent performer, a strong physical comedian and an excellent reactor, taking his time on stage to fully explore the thoughts and emotions he works through in every moment.
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Arsenic and Old Lace
Waiting in the Wings Theatre Reviews
Brett Watkins delivers an energetic performance as Mortimer Brewster, charting his character’s spiraling descent into near-madness with frantic pacing and exasperated monologues that propel the production’s momentum.
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