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The week in theatre: That Is Not Who I Am; The False Servant

Royal Court, London; Orange Tree, RichmondA revelatory drama about identity theft is let down by its thriller plot, while translator Martin Crimp adds wit to an outsized Marivaux comedy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022

The False Servant review – deception, disguise and filthy lucre

Martin Crimp’s crisp translation of Marivaux’s comedy never feels overplayed and highlights the seductive allure of money

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022

The False Servant at the Orange Tree Theatre review: Lively production rarely does justice to play’s nuances

This production only skims the surface of Marivaux’s 18th century comedy, and of Martin Crimp’s sly 2004 translation

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2022