Performer: David Pittsinger

Virtuoso modern stagecraft and a fine cast combine in a very enjoyable, present-day Rake’s Progress.

Ailyn Pérez draws every eye and ear to her in an easy-on-the-eye production that doesn't solve some of the work's inherent contradictions.

Simon McBurney's production of The Rake's Progress for Festival d'Aix-en-Provence begins with the equivalent of a blank page – a simple white paper box onto which he pours his inspiration.