2,389 posts
|
Post by peggs on Sept 13, 2017 8:40:16 GMT
thanks Baemax I was thrown by Crowblack's interpretation of my earlier post.
|
|
999 posts
|
Post by Backdrifter on Sept 13, 2017 9:55:46 GMT
I love this play, it's one of those where I'll always try to see a new production if there's one nearby. Hopefully I can get to this one as by then I'll be living in Inverness (but expecting to make occasional London trips). Also hopefully, it will have front-row dayseats as the HP Theatre often does.
But I doubt it will sway any HP waverers, especially those who have an aversion due to finding his work too opaque. Ultimately it's as opaque as you want it to be, but for many his work will simply never click with them and I can't see this changing that for many or any of them. It might help to regard it as an exercise in rhythm and texture, in fact I often see it as a young writer flexing his muscles in that sense. The story is open to our interpretation but when handled well in a good production the dynamics of it can be exhilarating.
I really enjoyed the 50th anniversary production at the Lyric Hammersmith. It made me sit up and take notice of Sian Brooke, as she actually managed to bring substance to the very slight role of Lulu. There's an exchange where Stanley asks her what sort of sandwiches she has, and she replies "cheese". Brooke somehow invested that one syllable with more meaning and enticement than I thought possible.
I'm having trouble picturing Mangan as Goldberg so it'll be very interesting to see him in the role.
|
|
5,690 posts
|
Post by lynette on Sept 13, 2017 11:07:55 GMT
V tempted by this.
|
|
2,389 posts
|
Post by peggs on Sept 13, 2017 11:46:46 GMT
Thanks for info, I went with cheaper o seat option, it is the evening which is always something of a gamble in January but cheaper seat won out. Have had missed Pinter experience but difficult to walk away from this cast.
|
|
3,040 posts
|
Post by crowblack on Sept 15, 2017 12:22:44 GMT
Now with added Pearl Mackie!
|
|
524 posts
|
Post by wiggymess on Sept 15, 2017 13:17:30 GMT
Right, with the Pearl Mackie addition I have to go now.
I'm thinking of going with P7 at £35 in previews...
Anyone think there's a better price v view than that?
|
|
999 posts
|
Post by Backdrifter on Sept 15, 2017 14:04:41 GMT
Really? Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie? As Lulu?
|
|
524 posts
|
Post by wiggymess on Sept 15, 2017 14:13:37 GMT
Really? Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie? As Lulu? Well yes really. Obviously. Otherwise I wouldn't have said it. I've no idea who this 'Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie' is, I meant the Pearl Mackie that almost single-handedly rescued a dying tv show that I've loved since I was a child. |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2017 18:25:11 GMT
My god I really want to see this. I really like everyone they have cast so fa and would love to go see more Pinter having only seen no man
s land. Am unfamiliar with the piece but desperately want to see it. Next year already seems so promising with Frozen and Caroline's or change as well.
|
|
999 posts
|
Post by Backdrifter on Sept 15, 2017 21:06:42 GMT
Really? Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie? As Lulu? Well yes really. Obviously. Otherwise I wouldn't have said it. I've no idea who this 'Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie' is, I meant the Pearl Mackie that almost single-handedly rescued a dying tv show that I've loved since I was a child. I'm struggling to think what show that is, but she was crap in Doctor Who. |
|
524 posts
|
Post by wiggymess on Sept 15, 2017 22:33:11 GMT
Well yes really. Obviously. Otherwise I wouldn't have said it. I've no idea who this 'Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie' is, I meant the Pearl Mackie that almost single-handedly rescued a dying tv show that I've loved since I was a child. I'm struggling to think what show that is, but she was crap in Doctor Who.  I'll just leave that here. |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 15:12:01 GMT
Now with added Pearl Mackie! And doesn't she look thrilled to be involved?  |
|
|
|
Post by Jan on Nov 26, 2017 12:59:42 GMT
A good cast & director for this but given it is running January - April I wonder how many punters will shell out up to £95 a ticket to book in advance ? I'm guessing not many and there will be plenty of cheap deals in the depths of February.
|
|
19,659 posts
|
Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 26, 2017 14:14:34 GMT
Threads merged
|
|
|
|
Post by partytentdown on Jan 2, 2018 22:31:01 GMT
A quick cheeky post, I have a couple of tickets for sale in the Noticeboard section that I'm unable to use. For Monday next week.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 19:07:05 GMT
I think this is one of my favourite plays. I think i’ve Seen it before but I can’t remember where or when. I have certainly read it many times.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 19:29:06 GMT
I’m looking forward to this but Zoe Wanamaker will have to a lot to beat Dandy Nichols in the film version.
|
|
821 posts
|
Post by ensembleswings on Jan 8, 2018 12:22:02 GMT
TodayTix will be doing £25 rush tickets. Think that'll be the way I get tickets for this, unless any other offers come around that allow me to book in advance.
|
|
2,480 posts
|
Post by zahidf on Jan 8, 2018 12:26:36 GMT
TodayTix will be doing £25 rush tickets. Think that'll be the way I get tickets for this, unless any other offers come around that allow me to book in advance. I'm glad they are doing this as a failsafe |
|
19,659 posts
|
Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 8, 2018 12:32:15 GMT
This production is part of the TheatreBoard Ratings trial. If you see it, please rate it.
|
|
32 posts
|
Post by amadeus on Jan 8, 2018 18:20:18 GMT
Does anyone know what the running time for this show normally sits at? Thanks!
|
|
629 posts
|
Post by jamb0r on Jan 9, 2018 10:04:49 GMT
Just letting everyone know it looks like there are minimum of 10 TodayTix rush tickets, and they just gave me the centre of the front row of the stalls for the first performance tonight, so their allocation may all be front row. Looking forward to it!
|
|
|
|
Post by firefingers on Jan 9, 2018 11:27:53 GMT
Does anyone know what the running time for this show normally sits at? Thanks! 2hrs 15ish usually. |
|
40 posts
|
Post by dave72 on Jan 11, 2018 16:34:03 GMT
Saw the 2nd preview last night. It's already in fine shape: really strong ensemble, no one predominating, Toby Jones, Zoe Wanamaker, Stephen Mangan all superb. The tone, so hard to achieve precisely in this play, is impeccable: hilarious and anxiety-producing in equal measure. I loved it.
|
|
16 posts
|
Post by adambloodworth on Jan 11, 2018 16:42:16 GMT
|
|
