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Post by Laineee on Feb 13, 2016 19:49:04 GMT
Saw this today, knowing absolutely nothing about it beforehand. Although there was much to enjoy in the writing and staging, I'm afraid that it left me utterly cold due to the complete unlikability of the boyfriend. Whether or not this is down to the way the character is written (like I said, I knew nothing about the piece going in) or simply the way he is portrayed here, it meant that I simply couldn't take John's decision (or indecision) seriously and left the theatre decidedly underwhelmed.
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Post by rumbledoll on Feb 13, 2016 19:57:45 GMT
I only listened to radio production a couple of years ago(same cast as originally at The Royal Court - Ben Whishaw/Andrew Scott) and found it utterly compelling.
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Post by Laineee on Feb 13, 2016 20:14:54 GMT
Perhaps the issue was with this particular production - like I said, I enjoyed much of the writing. Did the boyfriend come across as something other than an unpleasant bully in that production, or was it possible to understand John's dilemma?
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Post by rumbledoll on Feb 13, 2016 21:52:03 GMT
I would not call him a bully but he's cleary the dominant one in their relationship. It's a fine line.. Maybe the actor just could not get it right.. If you manage find that radio version - I recommend to give it a go.
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Post by Laineee on Feb 13, 2016 22:13:40 GMT
Thank you Rumbledoll, I'll try to hunt it down.
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Post by johnnyutah on Feb 14, 2016 20:04:35 GMT
Please find appended a link to the Whishaw/Scott production.
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Post by Laineee on Feb 14, 2016 22:10:22 GMT
Ok, having now listened to this version, I think my issue is definitely with the Tron production. Or more specifically, the portrayal of M. Andrew Scott was just so much more nuanced, so you did get a sense that there was a relationship between him and John. Thank you Rumbledoll and Johnnyutah  |
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