Great expectations: does a three-star theatre review put you off?
When critics give a show three stars, it may not be great for sales, but nor should it deter audiences from buying a ticketBefore the arrival of star ratings, regular theatregoers would read a review and become expert at reading between the lines. If the show sounded interesting, then perhaps they would turn a blind eye to the more negative comments. Indeed, those who read any critic regularly will know that negative…