Having said that, it does make for an enjoyable evening even if you can't really emotionally connect with it. The play is unashamedly intellectual but does have several big laughs, and the performances are excellent. I went with Evil Alex and

Fiona Laird's production is far from a waste of time, with the actors putting a great deal of effort in, but eventually it remains unengaging - there's plenty of laughs at the characters' witticisms, but ultimately you don't care what happens to them.
The Common Pursuit by Simon Gray is booking until the 20th of July at the Menier Chocolate Factory.