One of the hoariest critical cliches is that if a play is neglected, it is usually with good reason. In fact, many plays gather dust simply because of the wilful ignorance and incuriosity of directors and dramaturgs. You can see why: The Melting Pot is an unashamed tribute to the idea that America is “God’s crucible in which all the races can combine”. That phrase is spoken by David, a Russian-Jewish musician who has fled to New York and dreams of writing a great American symphony. The Melting Pot runs until 19 December book here and The Passing of the Third Floor Back until 22 December book here, both at the Finborough theatre, London.

Source: The Guardian December 05, 2017 13:07 UTC