The Red Lion - Trafalgar Studios 2 (Stephen Tompkinson)

[rumbledoll]

A couple of questions for those who are familiar with the play/production.

Is this the same production that was staged at The National a couple of years ago? I'm a bit confused since it looks like a transfer from Newcastle or elsewhere in UK (was it on tour after NT run or is it a completely new one?)

I'm thinking of seeing it solely because of Stephen Tompsinson who I have a soft spot for (a lifelong BallyK fan and love-love his other stuff over the years), the thing I'd like to understand - is it worth it? How good is the play? I know it's always a matter of opinion, but I can do with a thought or two

I would give it a chance anyway but I gotta choose between 9 productions this fall (the harderst part each time!) and somehow fit them into a 4-5 days trip..

To moderators: I created a new thread since I wasn't sure whether this needs to go to the original NT's The Red Lion thread which is now probably long gone and dead. If it does could please merge?

[paplazaroo]

This is the Live Theatre Newcastle production which was re-worked slightly to make it more Northern. I didn't see it because it annoyed me that a theatre that's supposed to be producing new local writing is just re-mounting work that was on the previous year in London but it did sell out and get decent reviews.

[Marwood]

I liked the NT version but wouldn't be in a rush to see it again, and to be honest I think Daniel Mays is in a different league (no pun intended) to Stephen Tomkinson.

[rumbledoll]

Thanks for your opinion, guys!
It's odd it transfers if it didn't sell well and got decent reviews.. I do love football and Nothern accents though.

[TallPaul]

Aug 11, 2017 11:19:27 GMT paplazaroo said:

This is the Live Theatre Newcastle production which was re-worked slightly to make it more Northern. I didn't see it because it annoyed me that a theatre that's supposed to be producing new local writing is just re-mounting work that was on the previous year in London but it did sell out and get decent reviews.

Being 'more Northern' makes everything better, in my experience!!

[joem]

I enjoyed it. It was a very good new play which is worth watching. Must admit Daniel Mays was brilliant and can't see Tompkinson being able to match it but a good play is a good play.

[galinda]

Has anyone here seen this yet? I can't decide whether to book or not.