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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2018 15:43:40 GMT
Thank you so much @ryan I know things now, many valuable things, that I hadn't known before. A minor clarification: a silencer only makes a "doosh" sound in films, in real life it doesn't. Could be useful to know depending on what you have planned. Well someone seems to be rather au fait with silencers. Personally, I simply prefer to pistol-whip if it's ever necessary. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Feb 3, 2018 1:03:47 GMT
Can somebody tell me about gunshots please? Lots of sudden loud noises, as the set is a war zone, all loud noises generated from the sound desk. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Feb 3, 2018 1:23:49 GMT
Several years ago Baz ( Daily Mail) on seeing Fun Home in the Circle in the Square Theatre, New York stated “that London needs a theatre like the Circle in the Square”. When the Bridge first opened, with Young Marx, it was noted for excellent guest facilities, delightful Madelines and a hum drum play. This production of Julius Caesar really allows the Bridge to fully show its muscles and show what a real world class theatre can do, with platforms appearing out of the floor at will.
Nicholas Hytner wants to capture what he did with Othello here, modern dress, conflict situation, however this falls short of that wonderful production, but it is still fairly well done. I was seated in the £25 seat in Gallery 2, advertised as partially obstructed, the view was fine, but being seated I felt a bit isolated from the action that happened in the pit, which gave an immersive area, only if I was 20 years younger.
As mentioned on here people say that Michelle Fairley is terrific, which I agree with, but was also impressed with David Calder playing the titular role and Leaphia Darko playing Portia, I also thought Ben Whishaw looked a bit lost in this.
The exits from the auditorium is still like a mousehole.
So Baz can now know we have a theatre, just like the one in New York, except the one in London is miles better.
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Post by Cleo on Feb 3, 2018 20:54:32 GMT
Saw matinee today, had promenade ticket so part of the mob so which was terrific and terrifying in equal measure. Enjoyed the experience and as you would expect great acting.
Bit of queue to retrieve coat/bag but soon served.
All age groups in the pit so don’t let age stop you! If you want to buy merchandise in the pit it is card only. Bought Caesar badge for 50p!
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Post by luna on Feb 4, 2018 19:30:33 GMT
I saw this yesterday afternoon, in the pit. I was a bit apprehensive about what this would involve, but it was a great way to experience the play.
Towards the end I did start to get a bit annoyed with having 'move!' shouted at us and being pushed around when it was dark and the people behind me wouldn't move, but was worth it to be right in the action.
I thought the stage design and lighting was great. Excellent performances by all.
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Post by altamont on Feb 4, 2018 19:37:49 GMT
We were also there yesterday afternoon - a little apprehensive about being in the pit (my wife and i average 59 years old) but it was fine - plenty of space and very easy to retreat to the wall for a rest. Highlight was being a matter of feet away from David Morrissey when he held up Caesar's bloodied coat at the funeral scene
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 4, 2018 21:40:24 GMT
Ooh this is good, very good acting performances but great use of the theatre. Mr Hytner is a very clever man.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 4, 2018 21:43:25 GMT
Forgot my favourite part, Morrissey tracksuited up, whipping up the baying crowds with the street band.
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Post by alexandra on Feb 5, 2018 10:31:18 GMT
Well I thought the standout was Adjoah Andoh's Casca. Fabulous.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2018 11:28:12 GMT
Forgot my favourite part, Morrissey tracksuited up, whipping up the baying crowds with the street band. Oh God, he's not in it too is he? Banging on about "meat is murder" and getting rid of Her Maj all the time no doubt. Miserable old so and so. |
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Post by Peach on Feb 5, 2018 13:01:38 GMT
Forgot my favourite part, Morrissey tracksuited up, whipping up the baying crowds with the street band. Have to say that I cringed myself inside out at that bit. Dad dancing at its finest. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2018 13:28:57 GMT
Have to say that I cringed myself inside out at that bit. Dad dancing at its finest. "Dad dancing" is a fair assessment of this production. And "Dad dozing" would fit Young Marx. But I'm told that the madeleines are lovely by people who like a nice madeleine. |
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Post by Peach on Feb 5, 2018 13:40:10 GMT
The madeleines are indeed lovely. As are the doughnuts.
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Post by Peach on Feb 5, 2018 14:15:49 GMT
Unofficial Bridge Theatre doughnut ranking:
Custard>Chocolate>Butterscotch>Jam
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Post by showgirl on Feb 5, 2018 14:50:45 GMT
But how much do the doughnuts cost? The fancy versions I see in London would pay for a whole home-made meal.
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 5, 2018 14:58:27 GMT
We've already had the cronut, so it's surely only a matter of time before a madeleine and doughnut have a love child.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2018 15:42:13 GMT
But how much do the doughnuts cost? The fancy versions I see in London would pay for a whole home-made meal. They're St John doughnuts I think so they are rather tasty. It's like those "how much is a pint of milk?" quizzes they throw at celebrities. I guess a couple of pounds, something like that? I really dough not know.* We've already had the cronut, so it's surely only a matter of time before a madeleine and doughnut have a love child. A madnut? Perhaps they could call it The Mariah Carey? * Merci beaucoup |
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Post by lynette on Feb 5, 2018 17:48:12 GMT
Doughnuts? Nooooo
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Post by showgirl on Feb 5, 2018 19:09:10 GMT
Oh yeah, and transportation for @ryan has been ordered. I take it that'll be the taxi you frequently hail, @theatremonkey.com? |
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Post by theatrefan77 on Feb 5, 2018 21:47:21 GMT
Terrific production. So well acted. Loved it and I'm considering another trip to be part of the mob
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Post by Phantom of London on Feb 5, 2018 21:57:44 GMT
Doughnuts? They also do doughnuts? Where, how much? Details? That is why they’re doing standing tickets. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2018 23:24:07 GMT
Custard doughnuts are the GREATEST doughnuts and I am willing to fight any and all detractors.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2018 10:57:11 GMT
JAM! By all that's holy, nothing else belongs in a doughnut.
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 6, 2018 13:22:18 GMT
I don't mind custard, or especially cream, in a doughnut if it's long and thin, but if it's the traditional round shape, it has to be jam.
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Post by showgirl on Feb 6, 2018 14:58:34 GMT
I don't mind what shape custard takes; flavour & consistency count for more imo.
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