THE Canterbury Tales is a triumph of ingenuity and split-second timing.

"A rare 'complete' theatre experience, you leave the theatre with a sense of total emotional and intellectual satisfaction.

"The energy, commitment and passion of the whole company is very infectious.

"It lives up to its billing of hilarious bawdiness and profound tenderness.

"The language is confident and catchy, you may not always understand the words but you always know what is happening and Conrad Nelson's music is provocative and delicious.

"His production reminds us why a Northern Broadsides and New Vic co-production is so effective."