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Post by littlesally on May 12, 2018 21:44:32 GMT
Really enjoyed this. Laughed a lot and had a bit of a tear once. The performances are excellent but especially Brian V. Certainly one to watch. Lots of empty seats which surprised me, considering the cast.
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Post by crowblack on May 13, 2018 11:10:40 GMT
I agree with the "it's OK but could have been deeper/if you've seen Black Mirror..." comments above. It was a toss-up between this and Macbeth so I went with this, but tbh it's not something that's going to stick in the memory. We saw Loose Lips at Stoke Newington Town Hall afterwards, not very well publicised but far, far better and made the London trip worthwhile.
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Post by firefingers on May 18, 2018 20:43:51 GMT
Blimey have we ever been so unanimous as board. Pretty much the exact sane thoughts as you lot. It did have some good laughs at points (the two longer scenes had some great laugh out loud moments) but agree the darkness should have been pushed (but is there much New ground to tread there). Vernel does a spectacular job. Expensive and vast set.
I do wonder why the writer felt the need to tell the story non-linearly. Felt it just made it a game of "when was this scene" rather than anything to the plot bar possibly a reference to Jån saying he saw things as straight lines.
3.5 stars, cheep seats and a pleasant way to spend an evening.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 19:01:16 GMT
Saw it this afternoon and enjoyed it a lot. Cast all very good and really liked the staging and use of the conveyer belts as well as really liking the lighting design but did find the physical theatre bits a bit odd.Found The relationships all very genuine and liked Jane Horrock and Mark Bonor a lot as well as Brian Vernell and the stage tricks where also very clever. An engaging and interesting story looking at grief,family and what it means to be human and found the story quite personally affecting and relatable . Glad I saw it and a piece I enjoyed throughout.
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