The Critic’s Dictionary: P

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Pacey

The correct speed for most theatre, exceptions apply. See Very Pacey.

Performance

The thing being reviewed, probably. If the review isn’t going well, do be sure to check at the top to be completely sure its your show being reviewed. After all, you needed to look up the word, performance.

Pessimistic

The creative team did not avoid the Ken Loach-esque finale.

Plot

The story of the play; despite expectations, a property some theatre makers continually seem to view as a ‘nice to have’.

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