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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2019 22:40:01 GMT
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Post by lonlad on Mar 11, 2019 23:52:54 GMT
Oh please god no .... she's an OK actress but SHYLOCK?  on what planet? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2019 7:10:53 GMT
Oh please god no .... she's an OK actress but SHYLOCK? on what planet? I don't think I have seen The Merchant of Venice before, what would be the problem with her playing the role? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2019 8:33:33 GMT
Oh please god no .... she's an OK actress but SHYLOCK? on what planet? I don't think I have seen The Merchant of Venice before, what would be the problem with her playing the role? Genuinely curious...I've seen Merchant several times and can't think of any reason why on paper she isn't a great fit for the role. Also given her current court case regarding Anti-Semitism, it's obviously a political statement of sorts on her part taking the role, and one which I fully support, and could be a really interesting production with that context as well. |
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Post by altamont on Mar 12, 2019 11:32:07 GMT
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Post by lynette on Mar 12, 2019 18:21:37 GMT
Interesting, a woman moneylender in Renaissance Venice. Not impossible and throwing up or highlighting variations of prejudice. But maybe they will change other genders and also the setting and time etc. She is a good actress, should be allowed a meaty part.
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Post by altamont on Mar 12, 2019 18:23:18 GMT
Interesting, a woman moneylender in Renaissance Venice. Not impossible and throwing up or highlighting variations of prejudice. But maybe they will change other genders and also the setting and time etc. She is a good actress, should be allowed a meaty part. It's planned to be set in 1930's East End of London |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2019 18:36:25 GMT
Interesting, a woman moneylender in Renaissance Venice. Not impossible and throwing up or highlighting variations of prejudice. But maybe they will change other genders and also the setting and time etc. She is a good actress, should be allowed a meaty part. It's planned to be set in 1930's East End of London Ooh that's a really interesting setting! |
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 12, 2019 21:57:52 GMT
Interesting, a woman moneylender in Renaissance Venice. Not impossible and throwing up or highlighting variations of prejudice. But maybe they will change other genders and also the setting and time etc. She is a good actress, should be allowed a meaty part. It's planned to be set in 1930's East End of London Pie + Mash + Liquor. |
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Post by lynette on Mar 13, 2019 0:10:35 GMT
It's planned to be set in 1930's East End of London Pie + Mash + Liquor. So blackshirts and all that, eh? Might be good. |
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Post by altamont on Feb 28, 2020 8:45:11 GMT
At the Nuffield City in Southampton 4th-19th September
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Post by bordeaux on Feb 28, 2020 13:09:52 GMT
I don't think I have seen The Merchant of Venice before, what would be the problem with her playing the role? Genuinely curious...I've seen Merchant several times and can't think of any reason why on paper she isn't a great fit for the role. Also given her current court case regarding Anti-Semitism, it's obviously a political statement of sorts on her part taking the role, and one which I fully support, and could be a really interesting production with that context as well. I don't know her but the issue is presumably how much Shakespeare experience she has? Has she done several middle-sized roles that would prepare for as challenging a one as Shylock? |
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Post by Jan on Feb 28, 2020 16:36:44 GMT
At Kingston 3-14 November.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Feb 28, 2020 17:24:40 GMT
She was a member of the RSC ensemble (back when they did ensembles) for two years when she first graduated from drama school. Admittedly she’s done very little Shakespeare professionally but she’s a classically trained actress and has a solid stage CV.
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Post by floorshow on Mar 2, 2020 10:46:03 GMT
Tempting if it comes within range. I can't see any reason why she wouldn't be good and a 30s London production adds a bit of spice.
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 2, 2020 13:11:54 GMT
Also touring to Leeds Playhouse from 20 to 31 October. This is from its website:
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Post by lynette on Mar 2, 2020 19:36:20 GMT
Looks good.
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Post by david on Mar 2, 2020 20:13:23 GMT
I’ll certainly be booking for this when tickets become available for the Liverpool Playhouse. The setting for the production is certainly interesting. The only other version of the play I’ve seen is ironically at the same theatre a few years ago with Jonathan Pyrce as Shylock.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Mar 3, 2020 10:36:08 GMT
@theatremonkey will be doing the same.
Strangely, despite being most probably my closest Theatre due to Public Transport being primarily spokes into Central London this is a Theatre which it is easier and quicker to drive to.
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Post by lynette on Mar 3, 2020 11:37:22 GMT
Is Watford the nearest to London? I can’t be bothered to drive there.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Mar 3, 2020 12:28:43 GMT
Either Watford or Kingston, depending if you’re in North or South London.
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Post by lynette on Mar 3, 2020 16:26:38 GMT
Too faaaar....
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Post by showgirl on Mar 5, 2020 4:32:10 GMT
Re venues, don't forget that Watford Jcn has a fast service to/from Euston & amother from East Croydon to Milton Keynes which calls there, avoiding a London change. Just don't get on an all-stations service by mistake as they take an hour, not 15 - 20 minutes. Then a very straightforward brisk 5 - 10 minute walk to the Palace.
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Post by showgirl on Mar 5, 2020 4:34:09 GMT
Also, for cheap London area ticket offers: £10 "Secret Seats" at the Rose, Kingston & cheap matinees for seniors at Watford Palace.
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Post by learfan on Mar 5, 2020 6:56:10 GMT
Re venues, don't forget that Watford Jcn has a fast service to/from Euston & amother from East Croydon to Milton Keynes which calls there, avoiding a London change. Just don't get on an all-stations service by mistake as they take an hour, not 15 - 20 minutes. Then a very straightforward brisk 5 - 10 minute walk to the Palace. Yes i wondered why everyone was talking about going by tube when the fast train is obviously the best way to get there! |
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