HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, THE PRIMARY PHASE by Douglas Adams

…..Welcome to the Loonie Bin…..

The books I read years ago and wanted to revisit the series. Unbeknownst to me as it turns out, the Hitchhiker’s Guide first appeared in the form of a radio play and so this does not sound like an adaptation. It is clear that this is the original version. It is fresh and brand new.

My one criticism is not with the material but with the sound effects. I found the various echoes and reverbs to be an obstruction to understanding the material. At times, the listener has to put up with sound effects that are as loud as the dialog. This becomes more of a deterrent to understanding, not an enhancement.

The full cast performance is wonderful and strikes precisely the right tone for the material.