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Post by TallPaul on Nov 17, 2022 17:32:05 GMT
The Guardian article seems to have disappeared, alessia. Can you tell us more? |
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Post by Dave B on Nov 17, 2022 20:24:19 GMT
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Post by alessia on Nov 18, 2022 9:51:23 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 18, 2022 10:51:51 GMT
Now back online, so all is good. Thanks to Dave B, too. |
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Post by theatrenerd on Jun 4, 2023 16:37:35 GMT
Has anybody seen this yet? By the sound of it, it seems to be getting great reviews and standing ovations.
I only watched the film last night so interested to see how it works on stage!
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Post by paplazaroo on Jun 5, 2023 5:03:25 GMT
Seen it. I’d say I’d agree with the guardian review. It’s a solid adaptation of the film but the film isn’t famous for strong writing and that shows on stage. You end up with heavy handed monologues/scenes explaining emotional backstory and even one on the nose monologue rant. For my money the characters are too simplistic to get proper emotionally involved in and too passive. It’s strong when it turns kafkaesque and explores the confusing universal credit system but doesn’t lean into that enough. The standing ovations are more a show of anger toward government and the choir applauding the sermon than recognition of great theatre. The staging is good and dynamic, the tweets projected add a lot and the performances are all strong. If you love the film then you’ll be happy with it.
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Post by undeuxtrois on Sept 19, 2023 17:01:01 GMT
Hi everyone, I’m seeing this on Thursday evening with my nan. However she is very short and we’re front row of the stalls, has anyone sat here and could let me know if the stage is high or is it more level with your face. Thanks very much!
Also, opening night is tonight!
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Post by david on Sept 19, 2023 17:06:59 GMT
Hi everyone, I’m seeing this on Thursday evening with my nan. However she is very short and we’re front row of the stalls, has anyone sat here and could let me know if the stage is high or is it more level with your face. Thanks very much! Also, opening night is tonight! I’m at there tonight front stalls so I’ll let you know undeuxtrois. |
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Post by undeuxtrois on Sept 19, 2023 17:19:50 GMT
Hi everyone, I’m seeing this on Thursday evening with my nan. However she is very short and we’re front row of the stalls, has anyone sat here and could let me know if the stage is high or is it more level with your face. Thanks very much! Also, opening night is tonight! I’m at there tonight front stalls so I’ll let you know undeuxtrois. Brilliant thank you. |
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Post by david on Sept 19, 2023 21:49:53 GMT
undeuxtrois - just got back now and the stage isn’t too high. The set is on a platform in the middle of the stage where most of the action takes place. There is a video screen at the top of the set. Being front row wasn’t an issue for me (I’m 5ft 7) and nothing was missed from my seat.
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Post by undeuxtrois on Sept 21, 2023 21:52:18 GMT
Wow what an incredible play. Tears were streaming down my face more than not! Entire cast incredible and the play so relatable. I hadn’t seen the film prior so went in blind and my heart is broken. The messages from politicians displayed on the screen made me so angry because they have no clue what it’s like to rely on UC and be so desperate you have to sell yourself. Incredible of the theatre to have a food donation point too. Everyone around me was crying by the end.
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