∗ ∗ ∗ The stark setting suits Tracy Spottiswoode’s drama, with its slow-build attention to the harsher aspects of life, filtered through the story of Handel and interspersed with bursts of his glorious music.   Paul  Humpoletz plays Handel – or someone convinced he is Handel – in a performance switching between jolliness, lively anecdote and references to fractured memory, cancer and dying without a legacy.  This mix of moods is the plays surprise, and ….Humpoletz plays them confidently.  ……..audience drawn into the existential depths …..the music is used to take us places……the haunting power of some of the writing…
Elisabeth Mahoney,  The Guardian

‘This passionate, impulsive life  …well dramatised by actor Paul  Humpoletz in this one man show.  His energy and stamina are commendable…..We learn of his heroic entry into the musical melting pot of 1700’s Hamburg, his triumphant  introduction to the London court; the roller coaster fortunes of his two opera companies; the genesis of some of his most famous works;  and his enthusiastic sexual and dietary appetites.  Humpoletz is an engaging, expressive actor, and Tracy Spottiswoode’s text drip feeds the highs and lows of his remarkable life with care.’

Steve Wright,  Bristol Venue

I loved your show and thought your performance outstanding.
It isn't the easiest piece in that you really have to concentrate to fit all the jigsaw pieces together, but your commitment and sensitivity is worth every second.

As I said, I am so very proud of you, not only for having made the production happen, but for giving such a splendid performance.

Vicky Ireland, theatre director and playwright.

We've just seen you at The Brewery and I want you to know how very, very much we enjoyed it.  … your performance was SUPERB!

Simon Masters, author and scriptwriter.

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU!       I can only hope and pray that you feel as pleased as all the 'punters' did about the play....and that you felt the whole visit was worthwhile .....  Positive reactions are trickling in almost hourly which is lovely!   I meant it very seriously when I said I feel honoured to have been associated with the whole venture....and I am SURE it will go from strength to strength for there are so many interesting 'levels' in the script..... M A R V E L L O U S !!

Director, Interkultur

…still very moved and deeply affected by this wonderful evening and by Paul  Humpoletz’s fantastic performance.

Heidi Dankwerts, Germany. (email to Interkultur) 

Paul Humpoletz actor

Paul Humpoletz