Coward braves the dark side in The Vortex at the Gate
A NOEL COWARD play at the Gate Theatre: so far, so normal. The Gate has had successful runs of Present Laughter, Hay Fever and Private Lives in the last few years. Yet, fans of Coward’s dry wit and glamour might be in for a surprise with the latest revival on Dublin’s north side.
Certainly, The Vortex shares many of the expected Coward traits: it’s set in an upper-class milieu, and you will see characters quipping in dressing gowns. But there are depths here that go beyond Coward’s self-described “talent to amuse”.
