That said, having seen, and enjoyed immensely, “The Surprise” last year, “The Bike Trip” did not live up to our expectations. His delivery was all at a fever pitch with virtually no respite from the frenetic, which we found alternately exhausting and distracting. We found ourselves thinking about his performance rather than being able to appreciate – and enjoy – the work as a whole.

This meandering tale could have used some sharp editing, especially since it ran almost 70 minutes long, causing us, and several others in the audience, to miss our next show. For a performer of Mr. Dockery’s professionalism and experience, and one who knows the 60-minute limit of Frigid New York, this was inexcusable.