Some plays are as much fun to tell people about later as they are to read or watch. "Concordance" is one of those. I can't stop talking about this, especially with other folks who know their way around a cleverly quoted scripture. A rich blend of historical fiction and fantastical ecclesiastical exploration, Minigan's twisty two-act drama, set in an 18th century madhouse, uses hallucination as flashback to spectacular effect. Would love to see a fully-costumed production of this one.

A fascinating journey following Alexander Cruden as he fights to be freed from madness and the confines of Bethnal Green. Captivating and well done.

In “Concordance,” John Minigan displays his love of language, story, and theater as an empty space humming with possibilities. Five actors portray 22 characters to convey 38 years in the life of Alexander Cruden, compiler of a Biblical concordance. Minigan structures the play in a series of visions that flow like fragments of a mad man’s memory. Cruden was not merely insane, though; he was the victim of injustices practiced against the poor. By turns wildly funny and heartbreaking, “Concordance” is a masterful play about one man’s faith in love, God, and the power of promises.