Went to see Red Lion a play about football by Patrick Marber last Monday at the National. A three-hander with the set a changing room at a non league club at the level of Ebbsfleet or Welling or Bromley. Lots of things to like about the play, the standard of acting was very good, the set was near perfect. The play itself was well structured, and contemplated the current nature of football, I think it was loads better than some stuff I've seen, but there was one or two things that I thought were not so well thought through regarding the storyline. On the Setheratrometer I would give it a 7.
I forgot to say that Elephant Man with Bradley Cooper was outstanding. V cleverly done.
Hoping to go to Sadlers Wells in November to see Rambert doing Love, Art & Rock and Roll including 'Rooster' which is set to the Music of Rolling Stones.
Went to see Red Lion a play about football by Patrick Marber last Monday at the National. A three-hander with the set a changing room at a non league club at the level of Ebbsfleet or Welling or Bromley. Lots of things to like about the play, the standard of acting was very good, the set was near perfect. The play itself was well structured, and contemplated the current nature of football, I think it was loads better than some stuff I've seen, but there was one or two things that I thought were not so well thought through regarding the storyline. On the Setheratrometer I would give it a 7.
I also saw this last week and agree with Seth's assessment. It was enjoyable, although few points were rather over-emphasised and made in a clunky manner, perhaps because the director was aware that not all the audience would be football fans.
I saw Russell Brand on the way back in after the interval but resisted the temptation to ask him why we were all paying for the Happy Hammers' new home. The Olympic Stadium saga may end up providing good material for a Brian Rix style farce at a future date. Maybe CL could put on a production, populated with Lifers, with PA and Steve Clarke playing themselves obviously. Not sure we've got anyone who resembles Sullivan, though.
We went to see 'The Motherf**ker with the Hat' last night at the National and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Set in contemporary New York, it revolves around the themes of addiction, infidelity and love. Three of the five cast are American, supported by an exchange programme between UK and American Equity, including (I realised afterwards) the guy who played Carlos, Gabrielle's husband in Desperate Housewives. The acting and the script were both very strong and the stage set was exceptional. I had no idea what to expect with this one but found the play a beguiling mixture of pathos and humour. Recommended.
In June I saw Avenue Q in Dartford. It was funny and had some great moments but I expected it to be a little more offensive.
I also saw Franz Kafka's The Trial at the Young Vic. The audience surrounded the stage 360, and the stage itself was a conveyor belt so the environment kept changing. It is a good play but a bit pretentious for me, a little probably went over my head.
Has anyone been to see Sunny Afternoon about The Kinks at the Harold Pinter theatre. If so, can you recommend it?
Yeah as Kimbo said it is a really good show and a great night out. Lovely little theatre as well.
Also went to see "Dusty" at the Charing Cross theatre last Friday night, another really great show (imo) Quite spooky how Dusty appears on stage by 3d and holograms.........almost bloody ghost like! Excellent show though, some really great songs.....ahh they don't make em like that anymore!
Went to see Red Lion a play about football by Patrick Marber last Monday at the National. A three-hander with the set a changing room at a non league club at the level of Ebbsfleet or Welling or Bromley. Lots of things to like about the play, the standard of acting was very good, the set was near perfect. The play itself was well structured, and contemplated the current nature of football, I think it was loads better than some stuff I've seen, but there was one or two things that I thought were not so well thought through regarding the storyline. On the Setheratrometer I would give it a 7.
I also saw this last week and agree with Seth's assessment. It was enjoyable, although few points were rather over-emphasised and made in a clunky manner, perhaps because the director was aware that not all the audience would be football fans.
I saw Russell Brand on the way back in after the interval but resisted the temptation to ask him why we were all paying for the Happy Hammers' new home. The Olympic Stadium saga may end up providing good material for a Brian Rix style farce at a future date. Maybe CL could put on a production, populated with Lifers, with PA and Steve Clarke playing themselves obviously. Not sure we've got anyone who resembles Sullivan, though.
Has anyone been to see Sunny Afternoon about The Kinks at the Harold Pinter theatre. If so, can you recommend it?
Yeah as Kimbo said it is a really good show and a great night out. Lovely little theatre as well.
Also went to see "Dusty" at the Charing Cross theatre last Friday night, another really great show (imo) Quite spooky how Dusty appears on stage by 3d and holograms.........almost bloody ghost like! Excellent show though, some really great songs.....ahh they don't make em like that anymore!
Cheers, might take in The Jam exhibition at Somerset House at the same time.
Went to see Red Lion a play about football by Patrick Marber last Monday at the National. A three-hander with the set a changing room at a non league club at the level of Ebbsfleet or Welling or Bromley. Lots of things to like about the play, the standard of acting was very good, the set was near perfect. The play itself was well structured, and contemplated the current nature of football, I think it was loads better than some stuff I've seen, but there was one or two things that I thought were not so well thought through regarding the storyline. On the Setheratrometer I would give it a 7.
I also saw this last week and agree with Seth's assessment. It was enjoyable, although few points were rather over-emphasised and made in a clunky manner, perhaps because the director was aware that not all the audience would be football fans.
I saw Russell Brand on the way back in after the interval but resisted the temptation to ask him why we were all paying for the Happy Hammers' new home. The Olympic Stadium saga may end up providing good material for a Brian Rix style farce at a future date. Maybe CL could put on a production, populated with Lifers, with PA and Steve Clarke playing themselves obviously. Not sure we've got anyone who resembles Sullivan, though.
I could play Karren Brady's Gran ....
Come on, Fanny - surely her better looking sister...
Three Days In the Country - Patrick Marber's adaptation of a Russian play about a handsome young tutor who turns up one summer in a mid-19th century country estate and gives a number of the ladies the hots. I wasn't sure what to expect with this one but really enjoyed it. The cast included John Simm (from Life On Mars) and the very funny Mark Gatiss.
Jane Eyre - this was originally shown separately in two parts at the Bristol Old Vic but it has been shortened into a single show at the National of 3 hours 15 minutes, including the interval (not that it ever felt too long). A very good and entertaining production.
Not sure how. But last night managed to get tickets for Funny Girl at the Chocolate Factory and went this afternoon. Was BRILLIANT. Sheridan Smith is fantastic. So lucky
Went to see the Christmas Spectacular at the Radio City Music Hall recently. It was about Christmas, and yes it was spectacular, and it included three live camels and a flock of sheep. I was more impressed by Les Miserables which I saw in a packed Saturday matinee, also in New York. I had seen it years ago in London, but this production led by Alfie Boe was most affecting, with a much much better landlord character.
Just catching up... agreed to see 'Cats; only to see Beverley Knight again after her outstanding performance in Memphis. Wrong! What a load of old tosh. Nearly walked out at the interval but thought the second half couldn't be as bad. Wrong again.
Saw 'Lucky Girl' at the Menier Chocolate Factory and really enjoyed it. It's not the greatest musical and doesn't have that many well known songs, save perhaps for 'Don't Rain On My Parade' and 'People' (although the latter always brings to mind Shirley Bassey's quivering lips). Perhaps why it hasn't been performed in London for 50 years. However, although she doesn't have the most powerful voice, Sheridan Smith's charm, humour and charisma carry the production through and her pulling power sold the show out at the Menier, as well as securing a transfer to the Savoy Theatre in April.
Just catching up... agreed to see 'Cats; only to see Beverley Knight again after her outstanding performance in Memphis. Wrong! What a load of old tosh. Nearly walked out at the interval but thought the second half couldn't be as bad. Wrong again.
Saw it when it first opened with a fantastic cast, hated it. Thought I was the only one.
We were looking for something to do on New Years eve and thought we'd catch a show before the fireworks. So i done a quick search and saw that Judi Dench was appearing in A Winters Tale. Being an uneducated secondary school bod, I didn't even realise it was bloody Shakespeare until the week before. Anyway, braced myself, read the synopsis before hand and made a conscious effort to try and follow it. You know what? I actually enjoyed it, maybe partly due to my low expectations? Kenneth Branagh was outstanding, as of course was Judi Dench. Next stop, Sunny Afternoon in a couple of weeks time.
We were looking for something to do on New Years eve and thought we'd catch a show before the fireworks. So i done a quick search and saw that Judi Dench was appearing in A Winters Tale. Being an uneducated secondary school bod, I didn't even realise it was bloody Shakespeare until the week before. Anyway, braced myself, read the synopsis before hand and made a conscious effort to try and follow it. You know what? I actually enjoyed it, maybe partly due to my low expectations? Kenneth Branagh was outstanding, as of course was Judi Dench. Next stop, Sunny Afternoon in a couple of weeks time.
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If so, can you recommend it?
A three-hander with the set a changing room at a non league club at the level of Ebbsfleet or Welling or Bromley.
Lots of things to like about the play, the standard of acting was very good, the set was near perfect. The play itself was well structured, and contemplated the current nature of football, I think it was loads better than some stuff I've seen, but there was one or two things that I thought were not so well thought through regarding the storyline.
On the Setheratrometer I would give it a 7.
Hoping to go to Sadlers Wells in November to see Rambert doing Love, Art & Rock and Roll including 'Rooster' which is set to the Music of Rolling Stones.
I saw Russell Brand on the way back in after the interval but resisted the temptation to ask him why we were all paying for the Happy Hammers' new home. The Olympic Stadium saga may end up providing good material for a Brian Rix style farce at a future date. Maybe CL could put on a production, populated with Lifers, with PA and Steve Clarke playing themselves obviously. Not sure we've got anyone who resembles Sullivan, though.
Set in contemporary New York, it revolves around the themes of addiction, infidelity and love. Three of the five cast are American, supported by an exchange programme between UK and American Equity, including (I realised afterwards) the guy who played Carlos, Gabrielle's husband in Desperate Housewives. The acting and the script were both very strong and the stage set was exceptional. I had no idea what to expect with this one but found the play a beguiling mixture of pathos and humour. Recommended.
I also saw Franz Kafka's The Trial at the Young Vic. The audience surrounded the stage 360, and the stage itself was a conveyor belt so the environment kept changing. It is a good play but a bit pretentious for me, a little probably went over my head.
Also went to see "Dusty" at the Charing Cross theatre last Friday night, another really great show (imo) Quite spooky how Dusty appears on stage by 3d and holograms.........almost bloody ghost like!
Excellent show though, some really great songs.....ahh they don't make em like that anymore!
Jane Eyre - this was originally shown separately in two parts at the Bristol Old Vic but it has been shortened into a single show at the National of 3 hours 15 minutes, including the interval (not that it ever felt too long). A very good and entertaining production.
GO SEE IT BEFORE IT ENDS ITS RUN NEXT YEAR!
I was more impressed by Les Miserables which I saw in a packed Saturday matinee, also in New York. I had seen it years ago in London, but this production led by Alfie Boe was most affecting, with a much much better landlord character.
What a load of old tosh. Nearly walked out at the interval but thought the second half couldn't be as bad. Wrong again.
American Buffalo was a struggle though.
Anyway, braced myself, read the synopsis before hand and made a conscious effort to try and follow it. You know what? I actually enjoyed it, maybe partly due to my low expectations? Kenneth Branagh was outstanding, as of course was Judi Dench.
Next stop, Sunny Afternoon in a couple of weeks time.