Reviving 'The Magic Glasses' One Act at a Time

A century-old comedy, “The Magic Glasses” by George Fitzmaurice, resurrected at Bewley’s Café Theatre, stumbles in its quest to feel fresh for modern audiences. Despite spirited performances from Jonathan White and Helen Norton, the awkward humor and dated themes struggle to land, raising tough questions about whether some theatrical gems are meant to stay locked in their era—and what it really takes to breathe new life into old art. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ab8b43bbec06b7a