The Mystery Of Irma Vep at Space 916

The Mystery Of Irma Vep

Space 916
916 North Formosa Ave West Hollywood

Described as a "fleet-footed thriller comedy" performed by the "the marvelously gifted duo of Michael Lorre and Kevin Remington," this smart, clever, quick-change marathon ransacks literary and cinematic pop culture as it satirizes everything from Hitchcock to classic horror films to literary classics.

Thru - Sep 26, 2010

Price: $20

Show Type: Comedy

The Mystery Of Irma Vep Reviews

Average Rating based on 4 reviews

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Los Angeles Times - Recommended

"...There's a mildness that prevents Lorre and Remington's handling, played out on a set of black furniture adorably marked with chalk, from becoming an unfettered tour de force. (A few bald comic patches could use a directorial comb-over.) But the duo's gentle playfulness has its own rewards - first and foremost, a chuckling sincerity. And the Houdini-like choreography of the outfits (aided by dresser Amanda Beck) defies all logical explanation."

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- Charles McNutly

Backstage - Recommended

"...As for the plot, it's something to do with a Victorian home, vampires, werewolves, jealousy, heartbreak, that trip to Egypt, and the demise of Irma Vep-various situations and locales that succumb to a brief second-act slump. In no way will any of this get in the way of fully enjoying this delectable, often-hilarious pastiche that provides a vehicle for awe-inspiring talents."

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- Dany Margolies

LA Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...It is no wonder that The Mystery of Irma Vep, as performed by Deconstructed Productions, is being mounted for the second time in a year. Directed by and starring Michael Lorre with Kevin Remington, The Mystery of Irma Vep, is one of those rare theatrical experience that is so utterly fantastic that one would be completely remiss to skip out on seeing it. The show is a hysterical, campy ride through Gothic mansions, marital drama and of course- the supernatural."

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- Marcus Kaye

Stage Scene LA - Highly Recommended

"...For those unfamiliar with Ludlam's gem of a comedy-melodrama, the Mystery Of Irma Vep is not only one of the most hilarious satires ever written for the stage, it also provides two same-gendered actors the chance to deliver tour de force performances. Here the performers in question are the marvelously gifted duo of Michael Lorre and Kevin Remington, in a production directed by Lorre with considerable panache."

- Steven Stanley

The Mystery Of Irma Vep at Space 916