Kiss of the Spider Woman - Menier

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I enjoyed this too - think I'd managed not to see any previous version so it was all new to me!

Apr 26, 2018 9:56:51 GMT prophet said:

So, is this reccomended?

I'd say yes, but not at the Menier's full price! Plenty of offers around though.

[dontdreamit]

I’ve seen this version a few times now, so it’s a yes from me too

[stageyninja83]

I knew nothing about it but really enjoyed it. Sam's storytelling was compelling. Grab one of the £10 Monday release tickets if you can. Definitely my bargain of the year so far.

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Sadly it's clear this isn't doing so well, hence the offers. Which it really doesn't deserve as it's a great production. All of which should please those who always complain about the Menier prices. Perhaps we should all collectively band together and hope that all shows at the Menier do badly so that they keep on offering discounts.

Or at least go out of business.

Obviously I'm being facetious. Personally I love the Menier for putting on this play with two young openly gay actors in the lead roles where it's not simply a "gay play". Worth paying full price for me just on principle I think.

[dontdreamit]

I think that the reviews - in particular the 2* one from the guardian - really didn’t help. It’s really developed since the beginning of the run, and I’ll be sad to see it close next Saturday.

[david]

Attended today’s matinee and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. For me SB really stole the show with his film monologues. He hammed each of the stories up and it actually worked really well. The film projections used really helped bring the stories to life.

A big shout out to the set designer for what they came up with for the prison cell. I couldn’t believe it was the same auditorium from previous visits. You really felt like you where in the cell with the two guys. The dim lighting effects also added to that feeling as well.

If I had one issue, it was the role of the prison warden. For me that character really didn’t work as she came across a little too nice. I thought she should of been a little more harsher and tougher.

For a Sunday afternoon, there where only a few spare seats left, so I assume that many people have taken advantage of the cheap tickets floating around,

[dontdreamit]

Apr 29, 2018 17:31:54 GMT david said:

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If I had one issue, it was the role of the prison warden. For me that character really didn’t work as she came across a little too nice. I thought she should of been a little more harsher and tougher.

For a Sunday afternoon, there where only a few spare seats left, so I assume that many people have taken advantage of the cheap tickets floating around,

I totally agree with you about her- for me she just doesn’t work. I saw an early preview of this, and I *think* they cut out a third scene between her and Molina. I know the running time decreased by 5 mins so this would have been one of the bits they cut.

[rockinrobin]

I saw it this afternoon and loved it. Cried a little, even though I read the book and know the story. What I love about this show is its intimacy and honesty. And whilst I love Declan Bennett, Samuel Barnett totally stole the show for me. What a stage animal this gentleman is.

[NeilVHughes]

Samuel Barnett is magnificent, love the way a great actor can transcend a play and take it to another level.

Went with low expectations and left completely blown away by the acting masterclass.