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Post by NeilVHughes on Jan 13, 2020 16:51:37 GMT
The Taming of the Shrew set will include architectural extensions that are designed to unlock the many playing levels of the Playhouse. These additions allow the actors to access the whole space without leaving the theatre and will change the dynamic of the playing space giving new levels, new depths and diagonals that were not previously possible. Many of the audience sightlines will be enhanced with the new playing spaces offered for the first time.
Following on from the cast swapping announced last week the experimentation continues.
Intrigued to see the changes as the limited space would suggest little opportunity for major changes.
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Post by peggs on Jan 13, 2020 18:37:42 GMT
Trying to imagine what that might look like, some kind of internal ladders if it will allow access of all levels from in the theatre?
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Post by lynette on Jan 13, 2020 20:48:21 GMT
They should try making the seats more comfortable,, then I might go.
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Post by Jan on Jan 14, 2020 8:56:33 GMT
They should try making the seats more comfortable,, then I might go. In the Read Not Dead season they are doing readings of all the surviving plays from Shakespeare’s time. Due to the nature of the event no running times are advertised. One turned out to be 4.5 hrs long - imagine that on those benches. |
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Post by raiseitup on Feb 4, 2020 21:59:26 GMT
Just a warning that this is very long, especially on those 'seats'. Advertised timings are:
Act 1 - 1hr 55
Act 2 - 1hr 15
They've built a walkway from the stage over the pit to the front centre of the first gallery. There are also platforms - one at the back right of the stage, and one in the auditorium both at second gallery level with ladders for the cast to get up there.
I, frankly, hated the first act and didn't stick around for the second. There were quite a few early leavers throughout Act 1 too.
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 5, 2020 17:56:11 GMT
Bloody hell. 2 hours straight is going to fully numb your bum in that place.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 5, 2020 18:11:41 GMT
Considering the length, the seats and the infernal hags that haunt the theatre as ushers, I'll give this a hard pass. I'll try to muster the stamina for Women Beware Women tho.
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Post by peggs on Feb 5, 2020 19:48:09 GMT
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Post by raiseitup on Feb 5, 2020 23:50:10 GMT
Considering the length, the seats and the infernal hags that haunt the theatre as ushers, I'll give this a hard pass. I'll try to muster the stamina for Women Beware Women tho. I thought it was particularly entertaining that the usher in the pit who was lecturing the poor prisoners about coats and phones and coughing and watches and talking and whispering and eating and shuffling and generally breathing before it started, kept on not-so-subtely checking her very bright smart watch throughout the first half. I didn't blame her though for this one. |
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Post by raiseitup on Feb 5, 2020 23:52:30 GMT
I'd say James Northcote was the best, no one was giving particularly memorable performances though. The actress playing Kate was particularly weak I thought. (Apologies for not double quoting here, can't figure out how to do it!) |
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Post by peggs on Feb 6, 2020 18:03:36 GMT
Thanks raiseitup, I guess we don't know if that is set casting yet or if they're still changing it round? That said they've released photos and named the characters so maybe it is. |
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Post by showgirl on Feb 7, 2020 4:42:03 GMT
I've been waiting and waiting for someone to correct the title or ask for it to be corrected. Please could an admin or a mod or anyone with permission do so?
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Post by cirque on Feb 7, 2020 11:13:02 GMT
what is going on here......please.......sort out.
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Post by showgirl on Feb 7, 2020 17:35:10 GMT
Ecstatic - thank you, @theatremonkey!
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Post by duncan on Feb 7, 2020 18:54:14 GMT
Happier than the critics?
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Post by peggs on Feb 8, 2020 10:32:51 GMT
Reviews seem uniformly terrible, looks like the rsc version that was generally loathed on here might be the better version I'll see in 6 months. Booking based on a single actor who now appears to have the smallest role has back fired for me. Gutted, I cut short my holiday booking to fit this in.
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