About Me
- I am not a professional critic, nor have I ever said/pretended to be. I don’t get paid for this.
- These reviews are not published outside this site (unless clearly stated on the review itself so if you see something reprinted, then it’s stolen, mmkay?).
- I walk in through the front doors like any other theater patron and pay for my own ticket just like everyone else.
- I write about what I see. If it was better on another night, too bad. The audience that attended with me got the same deal.
- I do my best to ensure that a review is out as early as possible so that there exists an opinion that is not paid for or endorsed by the production/sponsors or associated fans. If a biased opinion can have it’s outlet then why not my own?
- I name names because a performance should be associated with the names of the people involved.
- Past productions are in the past. When I walk into a theater I don’t walk in there expecting to see or hear about an excellent performance from two years ago. It’s fine to be proud of it but I want a good performance on the night my butt is in the seat.
- My only responsibility is to put my own opinion down here in whatever way I choose. I am not responsible for the productions, the people, their feelings or their actions in much the same way that they are not responsible for mine.
About this Site
- If anyone feels that I have been too harsh or feel that they have a different opinion that should be heard alongside mine then they are welcome to join and write their own. I’m sure you’ll find that it will be much more productive than trying to air your views in the comments.
- All registrations and reviews are handled and posted automatically without my intervention.
- I do not edit other peoples reviews and I will only intervene if I find that a review is overly abusive.
- Registration only requires a valid e-mail address. I (or anyone else) doesn’t need to know who you are in real life. It’s only your opinion that counts.
- I reserve the right to stick a little advertising on this site and all (if any) proceeds will go in my pocket.
Theater in Sri Lanka and Other Stuff
- All English theater in this country is amateur, therefore everyone has to be held to the same standards.
- As English theater in this country is all amateur then comparisons with foreign productions is unjust and uncalled for.
- Charitable actions of the production do not have anything to do with the quality of the production, nor should it have an impact of any critique of that production. If I give my money to a theater company it is reasonable to expect entertainment in return.