Overview

• Damien Ryan’s production transforms John Buchan’s thriller into a lavish black-and-white parody showcasing The Umbilical Brothers’ physical comedy.
• Reviewers consistently praise James Browne’s bold Art Deco–inspired set and Matthew Marshall’s evocative lighting.
• Brady Watkins’s sound design receives acclaim for its energetic cues and effective support of the farce’s comic timing.
• Critics note that the Umbilical Brothers’ extended slapstick routines and episodic repetition can stall narrative momentum.
• Several reviews flag the approximately two-and-a-half-hour running time, with an interval, as contributing to pacing concerns.