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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2019 17:45:49 GMT
All anyone needs to know about where it ‘leads’ is to look at the history of the work of the major players here when working with each other. Crimp and Mitchell work together frequently, they will undoubtedly have another project or two on the go. I can imagine an opera being one, although maybe not with George Benjamin this time (he isn’t particularly prolific). Crimp and Blanchett also work together but infrequently, so in maybe five years’ time or so on a translation of a contemporary European play? Something that would turn up at the Barbican and do some similar international venues. All three have a similarity in their approach to theatre, so they will likely keep working together.
This production has a small possibilty of being done somewhere like Avignon, or a guest slot at the Schaubuhne but nothing has been announced so far. Given Crimp and Mitchell’s international profile I’d be surprised if it doesn’t turn up somewhere in Europe in the next year or two. Maybe in translation though, and with another cast (I can imagine a number of French performers who’d be up for it, in fact, it did bring to rmind a more European approach in its discussion of ideas).*
Think of their work as the arthouse film of theatre, not widely seen and with its own more exclusive, yet appreciative, audience.
* I haven’t had chance to talk at length about my appreciation of it but the slipperiness of the roles and the layering of Richardson’s archaisms over the contemporary sexualised roleplay was fascinating. I was saddened to see some not aooreciating the way the language layered this text over subtext and I thought it was beautifully done. The final section (was this ‘reality’ or another layer of roleplay?) in particular with its references to ‘Pamela’; hunting, harpsichord lessons and so on contrasting with the banal bourgeois exchanges of the couple. The whole performative element of language was such a strong part of the whole production.
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Post by xxx on Feb 21, 2019 19:24:20 GMT
guys, so I got the ticket from returns for today!!!
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Post by peggs on Feb 21, 2019 20:10:11 GMT
Persistence pays off. Really hope you enjoy it now.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Feb 21, 2019 21:42:38 GMT
guys, so I got the ticket from returns for today!!! Congrats! Hope you enjoy it! |
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Post by xxx on Feb 22, 2019 8:47:23 GMT
yes, I enjoyed it! though I regret I did not read the programme beforehand as I might have understood more....I might try again for cheap tickets for Saturday
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Post by Snciole on Feb 22, 2019 12:03:16 GMT
Mixed feelings about the dildo in the garage. On one hand in these uncertain times I don't think stockpiling sex toys/paraphernalia is a bad idea. We've started stockpiling pasta, rice and salmon paste (for food, rather than sexy purposes)
However is it a practical location? If she is exclusively using it in the garage then fair enough but if she decides to use it in the bedroom it is a bit of an inconvenience.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2019 12:31:54 GMT
Mixed feelings about the dildo in the garage. On one hand in these uncertain times I don't think stockpiling sex toys/paraphernalia is a bad idea. We've started stockpiling pasta, rice and salmon paste (for food, rather than sexy purposes) However is it a practical location? If she is exclusively using it in the garage then fair enough but if she decides to use it in the bedroom it is a bit of an inconvenience. Gven their ability to pay people to aid and abet their fantasies, I think they may well have a number secreted around their substantial residence, just in case the opportunity arises. Who they actually are is interesting, I sort of settled on him being an English professor or some such, but her? Not so sure. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2019 13:11:01 GMT
yes, I enjoyed it! though I regret I did not read the programme beforehand as I might have understood more....I might try again for cheap tickets for Saturday Not sure if this is for more than one of you - if so, I think they are limiting tickets to two per person, so if you are going again, get the other one to go and buy the tickets  |
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Post by xxx on Feb 22, 2019 22:44:21 GMT
yes, I enjoyed it! though I regret I did not read the programme beforehand as I might have understood more....I might try again for cheap tickets for Saturday Not sure if this is for more than one of you - if so, I think they are limiting tickets to two per person, so if you are going again, get the other one to go and buy the tickets no, it’s just me 🙂 I’ll take my chances |
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Post by mathh on Feb 23, 2019 13:56:37 GMT
Not sure if this is for more than one of you - if so, I think they are limiting tickets to two per person, so if you are going again, get the other one to go and buy the tickets no, it’s just me 🙂 I’ll take my chances Did you manage to get tickets for today then?  |
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Post by xxx on Feb 23, 2019 17:38:32 GMT
yes, I did! for the evening show....and the queue in the morning actually wasn’t as brutal as I feared, the weather was kind to us 🙂 and I had a really lovely chat with the fellow next to me! Turns out people are queuing up for other plays too so a lot of the people were there for a different production 😲
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Post by crowblack on Feb 23, 2019 19:06:58 GMT
Well I really enjoyed it! Cate Blanchett is fantastic and I can totally see why this is a more attractive role than Eve, the opportunities it gives you to flex your creative muscles, turn on a dime - thrilling to watch. I think the play could have been stronger for being tighter - 90 mins rather than 2 hours - but yes, I know it’s marmite but there were some really powerful (trigger warning worthy ) scenes. If it had a longer run and I was rich and lived in London i’d Be tempted to see it again.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2019 19:26:23 GMT
Surely there are easier ways to get your wife to f*** you? Very much not for me. I fell asleep. A Saturday afternoon nap is a rare treat for me, so I am looking on the bright side. |
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Post by jgblunners on Feb 23, 2019 21:23:11 GMT
I was at the matinee and enjoyed it, although more for the food for thought than the actual content. I found it fascinating to watch the power struggle between Man and Woman, and thought it was very clever for how it intertwined sexual power (dominant/submissive), gendered power (man/woman), and relationship dynamics (master/servant) and how they affect each other (or don't). In that sense the writing was very clever. A lot of it still evaded me though - there were sections where I found myself slightly lost or wondering why a particular thing was happening. Blanchett is breathtaking - her two lengthy monologues, one half way through and one near the end, are utterly captivating and the way she commands an audience and the power and control of her voice are simply outstanding. Dillane shouldn't be overlooked, though, as while he is not as vocally commanding as Blanchett (but that's kind of the point) his physicality is definitely on par with hers. While Blanchett's movement is natural and flowing, always graceful even when she's not meant to be, Dillane is always measured and precise, each movement carrying clear purpose and intent. It was as though Man was relishing his control over his own movement since it was the one thing he truly did have complete control of.
An interesting afternoon for sure, and intellectually engaging, but still bloody weird.
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Post by crowblack on Feb 23, 2019 21:26:53 GMT
Same for the man to the left of me, while his wife (judging by the sound that disturbed people right across the front rows) seemed to be unzipping a picnic bag and rooting through tupperware... (btw, sorry I didn't arrange a meet-up but I'm hyper OCD just before I go into a theatre so not very sociable! Hopefully can meet up on a meet-up or a less intense play) |
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Post by crowblack on Feb 23, 2019 22:37:35 GMT
Btw, the production stills don't remotely do the play justice!
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Post by xxx on Feb 23, 2019 23:52:51 GMT
Well I really enjoyed it! Cate Blanchett is fantastic and I can totally see why this is a more attractive role than Eve, the opportunities it gives you to flex your creative muscles, turn on a dime - thrilling to watch. I think the play could have been stronger for being tighter - 90 mins rather than 2 hours - but yes, I know it’s marmite but there were some really powerful (trigger warning worthy ) scenes. If it had a longer run and I was rich and lived in London i’d Be tempted to see it again. I absolutely agree! If I was rich and lived in London I would go again! I am soooooooooooo glad I went back for the second time as it is a really fascinating play and made me realize how much stuff I did not get (a lot) the first time around....Even before I saw the play I absolutely knew this was the right choice for Cate, to pick this role over AAE, which would bore her to death, whereas here, she’s having a ball....actually can’t see how anyone is surprised she picked this one, for me it makes total sense given the point she is at in her career right now Anyway, I was sitting in the middle of front row tonight and it was absolutely amazing |
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Post by johnnyutah on Feb 24, 2019 9:40:53 GMT
I also in attendance at yesterday's matinee. This production felt like a superbly choreographed dance of resentment between a couple who could only communicate via role play. Beyond one key scene, there was no hint of the proceedings being out of control. Both leads were sublime. The biggest compliment I can give Cate Blanchett is that I was quickly able to forget I was watching Hollywood royalty. She disappeared into the role allowing the play to evolve unhindered. Stephen Dillane effortlessly matched her performance. He oscillated between contempt, jealousy and outrage at his wife's MacBook revelations. The final highlight was an audience member giving Blanchett flowers at the curtain call.
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Post by crowblack on Feb 24, 2019 10:15:06 GMT
giving Blanchett flowers at the curtain call. And what she did with them! |
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Post by mathh on Feb 24, 2019 10:46:19 GMT
giving Blanchett flowers at the curtain call. And what she did with them! Haha indeed! I was in the matinee audience yesterday, I really liked the play. I didn't expect enjoying it as much as I did. Cate Blanchett is amazing, I was in total admiration the whole two hours. |
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Post by NeilVHughes on Feb 24, 2019 10:55:10 GMT
Appears to be a lot of late love for this, seriously tempted to see it again this week or at a minimum get the play text whilst the production is a fresh memory.
Usually if I love a play, have no reservations about seeing the play again, in this instance the impression it made was a moment in time shared with the receptive self who was there that evening.
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Post by Polly1 on Feb 24, 2019 11:06:31 GMT
giving Blanchett flowers at the curtain call. And what she did with them! Tell us then! What did she do with them? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2019 11:19:22 GMT
Well let’s just say Stephen Dillane was not amused.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2019 11:30:26 GMT
And what she did with them! Tell us then! What did she do with them? She held them between her legs, rather than in her hands, so that she could continue to hold hands with the rest of the cast for the curtain call. At first I thought it was a bit dismissive to the person who gave her flowers, and then I realised it was exactly the right thing for her to do so that she remained part of the company and not a diva. Was probably my favourite bit of the whole thing. I do like CB, I think she’s whip smart. Shame I was so bored by this play. |
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Post by crowblack on Feb 24, 2019 15:23:16 GMT
The biggest compliment I can give Cate Blanchett is that I was quickly able to forget I was watching Hollywood royalty. Another reason maybe for not doing All About Eve - she's so often cast as lofty, imperious queenly types on screen, lit like Dietrich, that this was really refreshing. I can totally see why Cate stans are booking flights. |
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