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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 17:59:27 GMT
Roger Allam fans will be getting themselves all hot and flustered as he's back at The Nash from 16th May in 'Rutherford and Son'. I'm guessing he's playing the lead singer. The one married to Carey Mulligan.  |
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Post by lynette on Jan 17, 2019 19:20:34 GMT
We luv our Allam.
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Post by Backdrifter on Jan 17, 2019 22:48:48 GMT
Oh I do like this play, and him.
I have fond memories of Mitchell's one in 1994 at the Cottesloe, with the great Bob Peck.
Back when KM could do an NT production that was low-key and pared-back.
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Post by Snciole on Jan 18, 2019 10:51:07 GMT
Set up an NT membership direct debit because I really fancy Roger *front row centre* and this sounds very good.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2019 0:11:36 GMT
I just saw the Crucible version tonight, and it's terribly worthy and long. And bleak. And long. It got good when the various women got angry and shouted at Owen Teale, but it needed drastic cutting imo. I had been tempted to try and see the National version because omg Roger Allam, but that was not a play I need to see again, I feel.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 9:34:09 GMT
I didn't know the play at all, but it really reminded me of An Inspector Calls, in that the rich, more upper class family starts to disintegrate with an outsider's influence.
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Post by david on May 15, 2019 22:00:11 GMT
I’m off to watch the 1st preview tomorrow night. The Nash has emailed an approx run time of 3hrs and 15mins . With a 7.30pm start, it’s going to be a long day.
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Post by peelee on May 15, 2019 23:04:08 GMT
I'm steeled for my chance on Friday to see what looks like it'll be quite a production. Previews are likely to be a little longer but do end long before last tube trains home.
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Post by david on May 16, 2019 19:45:26 GMT
Interval 1 thoughts - really enjoying this and has a beautiful set. Row A Stalls gets you up close and personal to the stage (be warned!).
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Post by peggs on May 16, 2019 21:43:39 GMT
Interval 1 thoughts - really enjoying this and has a beautiful set. Row A Stalls gets you up close and personal to the stage (be warned!). Really? How personal are we talking? |
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Post by david on May 16, 2019 21:53:16 GMT
Interval 1 thoughts - really enjoying this and has a beautiful set. Row A Stalls gets you up close and personal to the stage (be warned!). Really? How personal are we talking? The set moves forward at the start of the play. On my way back to my hotel so will post more thoughts later on tonight. Overall very impressed with production. |
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Post by david on May 16, 2019 22:38:23 GMT
So a few 1st preview thoughts -
If your sat in Row A of the stalls be warned that the stage set will move forward off the main stage. This will be relevant if you have tickets for the right hand side seating (numbers 1-20). As the set itself is on a platform, I did notice that if you are around 5ft 7 so smaller you will be at eyeline with the platform. Interestingly seats A20 and higher where unoccupied so whether this was due to people not turning up or the box office relocating people is anybody’s guess. I was sat in D21 stalls and had no issues sighline wise.
Get to your seat when the doors open for a bit of nice preshow entertainment.
Overall as things on it’s a very nice evening out at the theatre watching this. It’s all done traditionally with no gimmicks or a modern take on the story. If you enjoyed the Oscar Wilde season, this this will be right up your street.
At 3hrs long it’s done as 3 Acts with 2 x 10 min intervals. It really didn’t feel that long and pace wise I thought it zipped along quite nicely and was engaged the full time ( even with 2 mobile phones ringing during the performance 😡).
Acting wise Roger Allam really is very good as the father John Rutherford ( and has a rather fetching beard) and gives the character enough bite and steel to make you believe he really is a horrible man who cannot see the damage he causes to his children to drive them away from the family home. As the two adult children Sam Troughton Jr and Justine MItchell really do shine in this production as they do battle with Rutherford Snr to assert their independence and create lives for themselves without the controlling influence of their father. Sadly, Harry Hepple as the other son really doesn’t get that much stage time but does a good job when needed.
As a 1st preview only one fluffed line by Roger Allam, but overall an excellent start to this production. 4*
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Post by jek on May 17, 2019 7:06:57 GMT
Thanks david we have D21 and its neighbour booked for later in the run and good to know that the sightlines are good. Good to know about the two intervals too - important in those cheap seats. |
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 7:16:52 GMT
Thanks david we have D21 and its neighbour booked for later in the run and good to know that the sightlines are good. Good to know about the two intervals too - important in those cheap seats. Timings - ACT 1 - 1hr ACTS 2 AND 3 - 50mins (all approx!) |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2019 8:39:09 GMT
10 min intervals? That isn't long enough to get more wine...
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 17, 2019 10:58:51 GMT
10 min intervals? That isn't long enough to get more wine... Alright don't whine about it 😉 Could you smuggle it in? that's what I would do #classy |
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Post by crowblack on May 17, 2019 11:44:02 GMT
That's not much time for a loo queue. If it's an older audience it's barely time to get out of your row. |
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Post by TallPaul on May 17, 2019 12:13:05 GMT
At the world-famous Crucible Theatre, there was just a dimming of lights between Acts 1 and 2, with the 'proper' interval between Acts 2 and 3. By the time it finally came, I had almost lost the will!
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Post by peggs on May 17, 2019 15:10:48 GMT
I'm in A19 and am short, am I going to need to smuggle in a cushion?
Darn my stupid short body.
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 15:38:23 GMT
I'm in A19 and am short, am I going to need to smuggle in a cushion? Darn my stupid short body. I think you should be ok with this production, but please don’t hold me to this! |
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 15:42:51 GMT
That's not much time for a loo queue. If it's an older audience it's barely time to get out of your row. I’ll be honest, it’s just enough time to stretch your legs if needed. I just didn’t drink anything beforehand. I don’t know how older patrons or those with medical issues are going to cope. I would if thought having 2 acts combined and having a longer interval would of been better. |
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Post by crowblack on May 17, 2019 16:23:12 GMT
I don’t know how older patrons or those with medical issues are going to cope. No, it's thoughtless and I hope they rethink. I sometimes go to the theatre with my Mum and always check running times when I'm with her. This would be an ordeal for her, I think, mobility and loo-wise. We're going to the Ian McKellen tomorrow but two, hour-long chunks wth a 20 min break is do-able. |
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Post by david on May 17, 2019 16:33:49 GMT
I don’t know how older patrons or those with medical issues are going to cope. No, it's thoughtless and I hope they rethink. I sometimes go to the theatre with my Mum and always check running times when I'm with her. This would be an ordeal for her, I think, mobility and loo-wise. We're going to the Ian McKellen tomorrow but two, hour-long chunks wth a 20 min break is do-able. I agree with you a longer interval in better for everyone for drinks and a loo break if required. As it stood last night. These 10 min breaks aren’t useful and safe if you need to use the loo and have mobility issues. |
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Post by fossil on May 17, 2019 16:38:36 GMT
I'm in A19 and am short, am I going to need to smuggle in a cushion? Darn my stupid short body. You don't have to smuggle. I am 5ft2in and after years of having my enjoyment spoiled by not being able to see properly I now often take a small cushion into the National (I like to book row B or C) and to various other theatres (unless I know the seats have a good rake) and have never had any problems. Doesn't help with standing ovations though.... |
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Post by crowblack on May 17, 2019 17:20:36 GMT
I now often take a small cushion into the National When you get a warning of 'unorthodox seating' (packing crates, filing cabinets) I take a sheepskin coat, fold it and sit on that. |
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