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Post by alessia on Sept 25, 2023 14:57:57 GMT
I went on Saturday evening and though I felt that the three young men were excellent and SO natural, I did struggle to understand quite a bit of the dialogue, probably because it was intended to be delivered in a very natural way, like three boys chatting at the pitch, and not being a native speaker it's always harder for me whether it's Shakespeare or slang. Anyhow I did enjoy it, not as much as say, the P Word but it was good and glad I went. Perhaps if I'd had a better seat, closer to the front, I'd have enjoyed it a lot more but it was one of random ones and this time they put me in a corner this time.
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Post by andbingowashisname on Sept 29, 2023 11:54:45 GMT
So many garlands for this play meant that I had high expectations going in, and yet if anything I think it’s even better than I ever hoped it might be. It’s up there with the best 90 minutes I have spent in a theatre in the last decade or so. I hope the National puts it in the Dorfman so that it can continue to wow more people for even longer. Direction, performances, design, everything is first class. Vital, moving, funny, smart and insightful; a total joy.
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Post by capybara on Dec 6, 2023 10:10:05 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Dec 6, 2023 10:20:06 GMT
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Post by barelyathletic on Dec 6, 2023 10:26:47 GMT
Very happy to see it transfer. My play of the year.  |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 6, 2023 10:42:05 GMT
I've had the Bush Local presale link come through. £5 off all seats for the next two hours (£35 instead of £40), but the front rows aren't on sale. I'll hold off for now, but I missed this before, so I'll likely see it.
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Post by barelyathletic on Mar 6, 2024 13:58:57 GMT
Delighted and thrilled that this is back and with a well deserved transfer into the West End. It was my play of the year last year. A total joy from start to finish. Can't wait to see it again when it opens next week. It's a short run, so grab your tickets while you can. |
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Post by bigredapple on Mar 14, 2024 21:01:52 GMT
Seat filling for @sohoplace already
Feel bad for the venue. They just can’t get a hit, can they?
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Post by barelyathletic on Mar 22, 2024 14:51:31 GMT
It's already been a sold out hit, twice. After today's fantastic reviews I'd be very surprised if there are offers much longer. I'd say it's a tragedy for the West End generally if a piece this good can't find an audience.  |
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Post by gcbf on Mar 23, 2024 21:57:21 GMT
Saw this tonight and wow, absolutely loved it. The chemistry between the cast is unparalleled and it's such a simple story, told perfectly. Charismatic, funny, authentic, touching. Knocked it out of the park - 5 stars.
One thing I will say is be cautious if you sit front row - they kick around a ball before the show starts and a lady in front of me got a ball to the face! They were very apologetic but unless you have quick reflexes maybe sit a row back lol
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Post by joem on Mar 24, 2024 12:33:38 GMT
Saw this tonight and wow, absolutely loved it. The chemistry between the cast is unparalleled and it's such a simple story, told perfectly. Charismatic, funny, authentic, touching. Knocked it out of the park - 5 stars. One thing I will say is be cautious if you sit front row - they kick around a ball before the show starts and a lady in front of me got a ball to the face! They were very apologetic but unless you have quick reflexes maybe sit a row back lol I showed my quick reflexes in the original run at the Bush when a ball whizzed towards me and I killed it perfectly with my trusty left foot and passed it back. Suspect it will be goalkeeping skills needed here though. Safe hands. |
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Post by zahidf on Mar 25, 2024 19:41:18 GMT
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Post by stevemar on Mar 25, 2024 20:15:51 GMT
Thanks for posting - booked!
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Post by dynamiccoins on Mar 26, 2024 7:32:22 GMT
Booked thanks for the heads up on the £10 tickets. Just in time for the Easter break.
Cheaper than taking the family to see Dune at the cinema.
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 28, 2024 13:51:39 GMT
Excellent play. I saw the matinee yesterday from the second row, which is the perfect place to sit as you’re slightly above the protective railings, but also less likely to have a ball kicked in your face than the front row.
The three leads hold your attention and the 90 minute run time is just right. You do have to suspend disbelief a bit to pretend they are 15/16.
Thursday matinee must be the school performance, so I did get rather trapped in the masses (mostly taking GCSE Drama based on their names hoodies). I did wonder if the performance was edited for content based on the totally polite language throughout, but there is a little swearing at the end. Thankfully the teenagers around me proved they knew enough swear words to add the missing atmosphere (the pupils were all pretty well behaved, just some giggling chatty girls and the odd bit of heckling, but please schools, don’t print the tickets on A4 paper for the pupils to rattle throughout).
I got my ticket through rush. The performance wasn’t too full unfortunately, with the top level closed, and the middle level half full. But this is a play which is designed for an intimate audience. Recommended.
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Post by audreytoo on Mar 28, 2024 14:29:35 GMT
Saw this on Tuesday with my 12 year old. We absolutely loved it, the 90 minutes flew by. Fantastic performances from the three actors. My daughter was just disappointed we were sat in the first balcony so she couldn't join in the pre show kick about on stage.
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Post by Arcana on Mar 28, 2024 21:22:06 GMT
Saw this on Tuesday with my 12 year old. We absolutely loved it, the 90 minutes flew by. Fantastic performances from the three actors. My daughter was just disappointed we were sat in the first balcony so she couldn't join in the pre show kick about on stage. I just booked a couple of those £10 Tuesday tickets. Being into football, it was too good of a bargain to pass me by. My daughter is 12 too. Did you find it appropriate for that age? Ive noticed they say 14+ on the website. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 28, 2024 22:13:19 GMT
It’s not hugely offensive, but I can’t imagine that most 12 year olds would connect with the themes (essentially social politics).
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Post by Arcana on Mar 28, 2024 22:23:12 GMT
It’s not hugely offensive, but I can’t imagine that most 12 year olds would connect with the themes (essentially social politics). Right.. She did enjoy Standing at the sky's edge, which by the sounds of it, might cover similar social and political issues. I'll read a few more reviews to get a better idea of the play. |
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Post by audreytoo on Mar 28, 2024 22:27:43 GMT
Saw this on Tuesday with my 12 year old. We absolutely loved it, the 90 minutes flew by. Fantastic performances from the three actors. My daughter was just disappointed we were sat in the first balcony so she couldn't join in the pre show kick about on stage. I just booked a couple of those £10 Tuesday tickets. Being into football, it was too good of a bargain to pass me by. My daughter is 12 too. Did you find it appropriate for that age? Ive noticed they say 14+ on the website. There's nothing inappropriate in it for 12 year olds in my opinion. A bit of violence is probably the worse thing. It depends on your child, mine loved it but she's a massive theatre nerd so even if she didn't fully understand all the themes she can appreciate the performances, the staging, direction, music and lighting etc. It's also quite funny and she was laughing in all the right places. I took her to standing at the sky's edge a couple of weeks ago and she loved that too. Maybe I just have a strange 12 year old, I don't know. |
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Post by Arcana on Mar 29, 2024 9:28:44 GMT
I just booked a couple of those £10 Tuesday tickets. Being into football, it was too good of a bargain to pass me by. My daughter is 12 too. Did you find it appropriate for that age? Ive noticed they say 14+ on the website. There's nothing inappropriate in it for 12 year olds in my opinion. A bit of violence is probably the worse thing. It depends on your child, mine loved it but she's a massive theatre nerd so even if she didn't fully understand all the themes she can appreciate the performances, the staging, direction, music and lighting etc. It's also quite funny and she was laughing in all the right places. I took her to standing at the sky's edge a couple of weeks ago and she loved that too. Maybe I just have a strange 12 year old, I don't know. Your daughter sounds a lot like mine. She will happily go along to any show just for the experience, but she's not really into football though. From what I can gather, it does seem like it's not that important as football is just a vehicle for the show. Having said that, she did enjoy Dear England, but perhaps less than me. |
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Post by audreytoo on Mar 29, 2024 10:38:52 GMT
There's nothing inappropriate in it for 12 year olds in my opinion. A bit of violence is probably the worse thing. It depends on your child, mine loved it but she's a massive theatre nerd so even if she didn't fully understand all the themes she can appreciate the performances, the staging, direction, music and lighting etc. It's also quite funny and she was laughing in all the right places. I took her to standing at the sky's edge a couple of weeks ago and she loved that too. Maybe I just have a strange 12 year old, I don't know. Your daughter sounds a lot like mine. She will happily go along to any show just for the experience, but she's not really into football though. From what I can gather, it does seem like it's not that important as football is just a vehicle for the show. Having said that, she did enjoy Dear England, but perhaps less than me. No don't worry about the football part. It's so good, I'm sure your daughter will love it. Mine kind of rolled her eyes when I said it was about football but she was totally won over. Another quick recommendation, if your kiddo likes Shakespeare the 90 minute Romeo and Juliet at the globe currently is very good for teens too. |
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Post by Arcana on Mar 29, 2024 11:15:18 GMT
Your daughter sounds a lot like mine. She will happily go along to any show just for the experience, but she's not really into football though. From what I can gather, it does seem like it's not that important as football is just a vehicle for the show. Having said that, she did enjoy Dear England, but perhaps less than me. No don't worry about the football part. It's so good, I'm sure your daughter will love it. Mine kind of rolled her eyes when I said it was about football but she was totally won over. Another quick recommendation, if your kiddo likes Shakespeare the 90 minute Romeo and Juliet at the globe currently is very good for teens too. We have only been going to theatre for maybe 9 months, so haven't seen that many shows. We've got 4 shows lined up for April though, but I'll keep Romeo and Juliet in mind for the future. The summer holidays could be a good option as it's increasingly difficult to find activities for them there. |
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Post by iwanttix on Mar 29, 2024 11:36:00 GMT
I booked a ticket to see this at the end of April. I wasn't planning on going but couldn't resist a £10 ticket when I was already in London on that Tuesday anyway.
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Post by max on Mar 30, 2024 13:49:46 GMT
I feel bad that I didn't get more out of this when I saw it at The Bush - I'm wondering what I missed; so I'm going to see it again at Soho Place because I'm surprised at how off-kilter I am with other reactions. I did appreciate that it wasn't akin to 'Top Boy' or 'kidulthood' (and all the other 'hoods') that is indeed refreshing to refuse that. The characters were very likeable, but I didn't find much drama to replace the (happily refused) usual Black Urban tropes. I also felt I could see the script editing - supspecting that it was veering away from an earlier draft because an event is similar to one in 'The Red Lion' by Patrick Marber so had been changed in order to be different. But any replacement core dramatic moment was absent.
But what did I miss? Time in the company of a group of three friends, negotiating family offstage? Perhaps that should be enough and I should enjoy the detail - though I'm interested in how I'd get that better in a bigger space now, compared to the intimate Bush Theatre.
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