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Apr 21, 2014 10:07


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grigorisgirl April 21 2014, 15:44:14 UTC
Sounds fascinating stuff.
A while back I realised that I have seen Andrew Scott on stage in Coward's Design for Living a few years ago at The Old Vic.

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captivebird April 21 2014, 17:17:36 UTC
He's quite a performer. Wish I'd seen that Design for Living, and also Cock co-starring Ben Whishaw - but those were on before I was free to sneak off to London for Saturday matinees!

Going to The Old Vic for the first time in September - Richard Armitage in The Crucible. My theatrical education continues... aided by attractive male actors. :-))

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rakspatel April 21 2014, 17:32:44 UTC
This is a great review and made sense of a play that made no sense to me at all!

However, one thing we can most definitely agree on - Andrew Scott is a mesmerising performer and an absolute joy to watch. I just prefer to be watching him when he has better material to work with! - Which is why I would LOVE to see someone give him the opportunity to take on Richard III :)

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captivebird April 21 2014, 17:44:25 UTC
He is like quicksilver, and made this play work in a way that I think few could. I must say that I really enjoyed it. But dammit I wish I'd been sitting where you were!

Was greatly amused that from where I was sitting in row J, the 'moat' was completely invisible. In fact I didn't realise until I read a review today that there was a moat at all! I was so surprised when suddenly the stage became awash with inky water and the soggy ghost of Marnie appeared. I'd no idea where the water was coming from. :-))

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rakspatel April 21 2014, 17:50:10 UTC
The moat. Well, I am unobservant, and I didn't see it either. Only, as you say, when it took over the whole stage!

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kehlen April 22 2014, 11:59:58 UTC
How curious. Will this play still be on in August?

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captivebird April 22 2014, 12:04:41 UTC
Sorry, no. It closes at the end of May. :-/

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kehlen April 22 2014, 12:06:45 UTC
Pity. But I am sure there will be enough others for every day of our stay in London, hehe.

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captivebird April 22 2014, 12:08:46 UTC
If I hear about anything else really special I'll let you know. :-)

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