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Post by crowblack on Sept 13, 2019 11:59:38 GMT
rumoured transfer is around April maybe. Oh cool - I had to return my tickets for the Doctor but would quite like to catch it (mainly for the cast rather than the play itself).
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Post by David J on Sept 15, 2019 17:21:03 GMT
This didn’t make an impact for me unfortunately
Booked upon the above comments and how this play addresses this pc culture we live in, our prejudices and identity politics. Something I keep reading about and listening from critical commentators youtube and take issue with
So watching this I felt the play didn't bring anything new to the table for me. Felt angry during the tv panel scene but otherwise it was an intellectually interesting but unengaging play
Juliet Stevenson was on form as usual and I felt for her character. Can’t say the same for the others. they felt like mouth pieces for all these opposing views the play expresses. Like I said, less a play about story and the characters and more about the issues
Couldn’t even see the point about dr wolff’s partner that occasionally comes on to chat or announce the next scene. Not enough time spent on them to care and for me the play ended with the dr and the priest. It crawled on after that
Happy this play is putting onstage stuff that needs to be addressed but otherwise it didnt do anything for me
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 18, 2019 15:15:03 GMT
Finally saw it last night.
It needed a couple of artistic conceits in order for things to work but that was fine, there was an extraordinary amount packed in here. I certainly picked up new ideas from the doings.
Sometimes, after a theatre trip, I sit on the tube on the way home and quietly marvel at the levels of talent and artistic integrity available to us in this city: as I say at least once a month, I feel fortunate to have witnessed that.
Fwiw, I'd also be interested in knowing J. Stephenson's parkrun PB.
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Post by Rory on Sept 21, 2019 12:50:33 GMT
Looks like this is definitely transferring. My guess, although I don't know, is the Duke of York's after Blithe Spirit.
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Post by tmesis on Sept 21, 2019 16:30:12 GMT
This is one of the best things I've seen at The Almeida in ages. Pleased it's transferring.
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Post by showgirl on Sept 21, 2019 17:25:41 GMT
Agreed; also one of the best plays I've seen this year. Riveting & thought-provoking.
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Post by vickyg on Sept 23, 2019 9:33:55 GMT
I saw this for the final time on Thursday which had the post show discussion afterwards. It was very interesting to hear the thoughts of the cast, most of whom were present. They said that they barely touched on the script in the first few weeks of rehearsals and mostly discussed their thoughts about the likely life experiences of the people they were playing and the motivations of the key characters.
The questions were mostly interesting and the only one I found slightly odd was a man who said that even though he had a catholic background he felt that it was unlikely anyone would be extreme enough to believe that the last rights were imperative and therefore the young person's father was unlikely to feel as he did. I didn't agree with this at all, but the cast did discuss that his emotions would have been heightened, he may not have felt as strongly in other circumstances etc.
The best bits of this play are amazing and the scenes between Prof Woolff and her 'little friend' are excellent.
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Post by zahidf on Sept 23, 2019 10:55:15 GMT
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Post by Jon on Sept 23, 2019 10:56:55 GMT
The Duke Of York’s is like the Almeida’s second home, this is the fourth production to go there after Summer and Smoke, Mary Stuart and Ink.
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Post by l0islane on Sept 23, 2019 12:42:28 GMT
Nothing under £45 in anything other than the upper circle (in the ATG member sale anyway). I think I'll wait.
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Post by david on Sept 24, 2019 23:29:58 GMT
I saw this tonight and what an absolutely fantastic piece of theatre. As Rob Icke’s final production as Associate Director at the Almeida, this was a great way to go. As a fan of both Robert Icke and Juliet Stevenson’s previous collaborations at the Almeida, i was hoping for more of the same and they certainly delivered here. For me, it was one of those pieces of theatre that really does challenge you in its subject matter as the narrative is played out on stage (as the different characters try to work through their respective issues) and certainly it’s a production that will linger in my mind as I chew over it’s content in the days to come.
Certainly, the set design by Hildegard Bechtler, simplistic in its design was rather effective (a nice use of the revolve here (and who doesn’t like a nice revolving set?) in allowing the various arguments and discussions to play out and as a patron draws you into that environment. I’ll admit, I was a little wary about how the drum kit was going to be employed in the production ( I was secretly hoping we might of got a bit of music from the 1980’s glam rock band Dr and the Medics during proceedings), but the use of it to help heighten the tension actually worked really well. A big shout out to Hannah Ledwidge for her contribution to this production.
Casting wise, what a cast this was. Absolutely no weak links here and I thought the gender and race swaps with the different characters was incredibly effective. Juliet Stevenson was just sublime as the lead. Her portrayal of the Dr was just brilliant to watch (swapping those hospital scenes where she came across as quite a cold hard faced character to those more tender moments, particularly played alongside Ria Zmitrowicz (who was great as the feisty kid) and later on with the Priest.
A thoroughly deserved standing ovation my me and quite a lot of other patrons who where sat in the stalls tonight and it’s great that this production is getting a transfer next year to allow more people to see this truly wonderful production. 5⭐️
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 25, 2019 17:48:06 GMT
Had the opportunity to make a return visit today - if it's substantial work I seem to find the second viewing more revealing. This is such very strong work, imo. The scene when she's confronted with her own entitlement is outstanding, and I love how the writer or director or both gifted Stephenson a scene where she is simultaneously on stage and on screen - the dream scenario, dahling. Like the whole work it's so clever without being at all 'too clever'.
Never mind the west end, given the religious aspect and the key word - an absolute trigger in US culture - I do hope it gets a chance somewhere in New York.
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Post by joem on Sept 26, 2019 23:37:53 GMT
Interesting play of ideas, even if it picks an easy target, and Juliet Stevenson shows once more why she is one of our finest living actresses. The gender/race swap was fairly pointless once the point had been made and did the play no favours. And the music, though atmospheric at times, was annoying during the interval when the musician pissed off and left a monotonous drum machine playing the same few notes over and over again. Bit like people who leave their dogs alone at home all day to entertain the neighbours.
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Post by popcultureboy on Sept 27, 2019 0:22:24 GMT
The gender/race swap was fairly pointless once the point had been made and did the play no favours Never has a point been missed more spectacularly.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 10:14:28 GMT
Playing Theatre Royal Brighton week starting 30th march
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Post by Dave B on Nov 25, 2019 13:40:31 GMT
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Post by londonpostie on Jan 1, 2020 12:46:11 GMT
Imo, absolute must see from the Almeida earlier this year. Outstanding writing from Robert Icke. Anyway, heads up for the cheap seats on this transfer - and a happy new year to all
From £15 + fee in the WE, from £13 at Richmond and Brighton.
p.s. I think the booking fee is less with LoveTheatre:
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Post by crowblack on Jan 1, 2020 19:17:23 GMT
Are they the only places this is touring to, Outer London and one of London's main dormitory towns? I was hoping it might come to the Lowry.
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Post by londonpostie on Jan 1, 2020 19:33:31 GMT
It might depend on one of two things, does Juliet Stephenson have good friends there, or is within a 30-min Uber of Islington at 11pm ..
It really should end up on one of those digital platforms .. NT/BBC Live
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Post by crowblack on Jan 1, 2020 20:15:54 GMT
It might depend on one of two things, does Juliet Stephenson have good friends there, or is within a 30-min Uber of Islington at 11pm .. It really should end up on one of those digital platforms .. NT/BBC Live Mary Stuart did a few dates at the Lowry so it may happen - so saying, from what I've read about it, I don't think the rather Islingtonny identity politics theme would resonate as strongly with a more socially/class diverse Northern audience.
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Post by londonpostie on Jan 1, 2020 20:26:43 GMT
Robert Icke might know, he's from the North East.
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Post by crowblack on Jan 1, 2020 20:35:25 GMT
Robert Icke might know, he's from the North East. Maybe that's why they're sticking to Richmond and Brighton!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 2, 2020 11:22:44 GMT
Merged. Thread title updated
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Post by emilytemple on Feb 12, 2020 14:07:21 GMT
Will be day seat or Ticket rush on it?
I was intersting before but now with Jamie Parker in it i just must see
Date i am intersting it decent Stalls seat are 92💷 and 65 one back on stalls Left
(With vertigo just probably will not feel comfortably in upper c When cheap Ticket are and ( all air company from my city recently rise ✈️ Ticket price to uk (wonder "brexit" why) so almost 100💷 on theather is off The table )
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Post by emilytemple on Feb 14, 2020 11:27:25 GMT
Ok.. i will wait than
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Post by rumbledoll on Feb 14, 2020 15:56:37 GMT
So happy Jamie is finally back! And is in for such a splendid piece of work.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Feb 26, 2020 19:02:37 GMT
Missed that this was on at Richmond (despite being in the title) and only twigged when visiting the establishment for tonight’s astronomical lecture by the raconteur Count Arthur Strong.
Loved the play at the Almeida and didn’t really look into it too much as wasn’t prepared to pay West End prices to see it again, out of curiosity looked at availability at Richmond and was unable to resist a front row ticket for £25 for the Friday night.
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Post by emilytemple on Mar 2, 2020 21:38:35 GMT
I probably stupit and Google is no my friend🤷. I wonder Ticket marks (Under 30's key workers, job seekers allowance & similar government benefits (ID required on collection) it is for UK Citizen only?
Also under 30 by year or moth..like at At day of performance have 29 year and 8 month, but in past at bookoffice((at my home town) were looking at the year = 30 already 🤷
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Post by popcultureboy on Mar 2, 2020 23:00:40 GMT
At day of performance have 29 year and 8 month, but in past at bookoffice((at my home town) were looking at the year = 30 already If, on the day you see The Doctor at the Duke of York's, you are 29 years old and 8 months, you are entitled to an under 30's ticket.
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Post by emilytemple on Mar 3, 2020 16:48:02 GMT
👍. I bought one for me..
I did't find any restrictions About it's only UK so i guess international People under 30s can buy this🤞
And for 2 Ticket You need show 2 ID right
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