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| Read Tim Atkins's review in the Sunday Observer, in which he calls HIC! "witty, amusing and highly intelligent." |
Other Reviews "HIC! offers a speedy ride through thousands of years of wine history, pouring out some fascinating trivia, a splash of facts, several strong sips of wine's importance in the world and a quenching evening's entertainment. |
| "But it is Curry's charming personality that truly makes the piece work. A crafty and versatile actor, Curry makes the presentation look almost effortless, as if we were all sitting across the living room from him as he regaled us with stories from the vine. |
| "The
truth is, Curry's performance is quite complex, giving him the
opportunity to play a number of different characters and to perform
in an array of acting styles. It is designed that way by Curry
and director Michele Costa Lukis..." Pat Craig, Contra Costa Times |
| "An absolute gem" - Decanter Magazine. |
| "I cannot recommend it highly enough...witty, touching, lyrical and above all hilarious...a fellow wine writer was in tears he was laughing so much" - John Stimpfig (Freelance Wine Writer). |
| "HIC! is a hilarious and informed one-man play...laughing gear is a pre-requisite" - Wine Magazine. |
| "Absolutely ready for immediate consumption. Julian Curry's show is brilliantly put together and very funny. Everyone who likes wine will love it" - Anthony Hanson, MW. (Senior Director of Christie's International Wine Dept) |
| "Thank you for reminding us of the romance and legend of wine" Mark Ridgwell (Director of Taste and Flavour) |
| "Julian Curry's performance was superb. The programme was delightful and hilarious, and the audience enjoyed the evening tremendously. Ironically, it took place in front of a portrait of Nancy Astor, a teetotaller!" - Julia Hughes (Manager of the Cliveden Club) |
| "Brilliant. A painless way to learn about wine - if you forget the aching sides from laughing so much" - Philippe Boucheron (Freelance Wine Writer) |
| "Superb...completely different from anything we have had since we were founded in 1978...one of our best evenings ever" - John Rhodes (Chairman, Natwest Bank Wine Society) |
| "Ribaldry, erudition, passion, humour and a strong narrative thrust, blend to a Grand Cru evening. HIC! is immensely enjoyable" - Anthony Arlidge QC (Master of the Entertainments, Middle Temple Hall) |
| "Vintage stuff for wine enthusiasts" - The Stage |
| "Far and away the best thing in this series of events...rated an unqualified success by everyone who spoke to me afterwards" - Ken Hope (IBM Events Organiser). |