Hmmmm! Theatrical edition

[fabrisse]

I saw Kenneth Branagh as Judd in Another Country about a month into its original run. I've seen many of his productions whether he's been director, actor, or both. One of the things which strikes me is his casting. Sometimes he takes risks that don't work out; I'd count Keanu Reeves as Don John in Much Ado About Nothing as one of those, but

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[elainasaunt]

I'm a little dubious about the two young stars. Even in Cinderella, they seemed so ... modern.

The coming production that turns my crank is The Entertainer. It starts its autumn run early enough that I should be able to slip it in between a couple of Proms.

It's terrifically gratifying that Branagh is back onstage, eh?

[fabrisse]

Oh, yes, it is. He's stunning on stage.