'And they are placed in a world that is both recognisable and historical.

This is obvious from the very first when, in Anna Fleischle’s stunning designs, a gauze curtain bearing the translucent shape of a house rises to reveal a panelled room, where two men play cards, wearing wigs and high heels, with their richly embroidered coats slung over their chairs. Each period detail is observed, including a bright bronze chocolate pot, but their inflection is naturalistic.' WhatsOnStage

'It also ushers us into a dignified William and Mary-era London nicely realised in Anna Fleischle’s design, with its dark-panelled rooms glimpsed through a lime-green surround' The Guardian

'This is an immensely stylish account of the play – presented in period (the excellent design is by Anna Fleischle) and its elaborate dialogue spoken with a wonderful throwaway poise and penetration.' Independent

'This success, helped by Anna Fleischle’s glowing jewel-box design..." The Observer

'For all its lush elegance (Anna Fleischle’s costumes are a joy), this is a staging that reveals a stark, cynical and materialistic society, where love appears to be a commodity along with everything else.' Financial Times