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Post by theatreliker on Nov 14, 2017 16:15:39 GMT
I'm also seeing this on Saturday. Sort of looking forward to it. Worth it?
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Post by n1david on Nov 14, 2017 16:44:22 GMT
I was there last night and I thought there was a lot to enjoy in it. It's not perfect, parts of it feel a bit saggy and I agree with the comments here that some judicious pruning could have been useful.
But there are some great characters and superb lines, and the way the set is used is quite remarkable (there was an article about an aspect of the set in Saturday's Telegraph but recommend you don't read it until after you've seen the show). Not quite the definitive state-of-the-nation play that it might have wanted to be, but more than enough good stuff to get you through the three hours (and a bit).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 12:21:08 GMT
I was there last night and I thought there was a lot to enjoy in it. It's not perfect, parts of it feel a bit saggy and I agree with the comments here that some judicious pruning could have been useful. But there are some great characters and superb lines, and the way the set is used is quite remarkable (there was an article about an aspect of the set in Saturday's Telegraph but recommend you don't read it until after you've seen the show). Not quite the definitive state-of-the-nation play that it might have wanted to be, but more than enough good stuff to get you through the three hours (and a bit). [b Thanks for this n1david. I agree with your comments on the play and have just read the Telegraph’s piece on the set. For me the set, lightingand sound design were the stars of the show. The play also contained some of the best acting I have seen all year, so good that they concealed the play’s flaws. I agree with others that this play has the potential to be a great play With some judicious cuts.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 12:22:28 GMT
Oh, and I forgot to mention that the play offers meaty parts for women which was very refreshing.
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Post by showgirl on Nov 16, 2017 18:48:26 GMT
Meaty parts for women perhaps, but none very likeable?
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Post by Baemax on Nov 16, 2017 22:56:58 GMT
Men are allowed to play unlikeable characters all the time, let women play grotesque monsters with no real redeeming features too.
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Post by showgirl on Nov 16, 2017 23:09:25 GMT
Oh indeed, but I did wonder in this case if there was an imbalance, as all the women seemed unsympathetic, whereas most of the men were pleasant if ineffectual or had redeeming features - and the writer is male.
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 19, 2017 7:39:35 GMT
Saw this at yesterdays mat. Amusing to see Almeida regulars flummoxed by nee seating plan, the busy ushers were running and pointing everywhere. I liked the play, Bartlett clearly loves this middle england radio four telegraph reading world. Lots of big female roles. Hamilton is amazing and revels in a stonkingly big star part. As mentioned above lots of Chekhov echoes, Shaw as well for me. With the set not sure if this could transfer but who knows? Luke Thallon has already been cast in Misalliance at the Orange Tree which i am seeing on 16 Dec, clearly a star of the future.
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Post by theatreliker on Nov 20, 2017 18:12:17 GMT
Loved this on Saturday, really surprised that I enjoyed it so much. The ending is a bit over-egged but mostly the play, performances and direction are superb. Is there a playlist anywhere?
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 20, 2017 18:44:29 GMT
Loved this on Saturday, really surprised that I enjoyed it so much. The ending is a bit over-egged but mostly the play, performances and direction are superb. Is there a playlist anywhere? I was surprised there wasnt one in the programme!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2017 19:18:18 GMT
Saw this at yesterdays mat. Amusing to see Almeida regulars flummoxed by nee seating plan, the busy ushers were running and pointing everywhere. I liked the play, Bartlett clearly loves this middle england radio four telegraph reading world. Lots of big female roles. Hamilton is amazing and revels in a stonkingly big star part. As mentioned above lots of Chekhov echoes, Shaw as well for me. With the set not sure if this could transfer but who knows? Luke Thallon has already been cast in Misalliance at the Orange Tree which i am seeing on 16 Dec, clearly a star of the future. It’s a really pathetic middle England he portrays Same as dr foster Hardly chanel and champagne
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2017 19:24:04 GMT
Loved this on Saturday, really surprised that I enjoyed it so much. The ending is a bit over-egged but mostly the play, performances and direction are superb. Is there a playlist anywhere? I was surprised there wasnt one in the programme! There's A playlist on the Almeida website...I assume you’re referring to the music. I googled something like “Albion Almeida music” and it came up.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 16:22:40 GMT
Can’t say I liked this
It’s apparent Bartlett
Only writes about (lower)
Middle class white people
And that’s who his plays are designed to entertain
I am finding them increasingly irrelevant
And boring
Casting a token BAME here
Just as they did in Doctor Foster
Is just lame as they are given token weird parts
Lastly he doesn’t present anything positive about anyone
We have people constantly f***ing up
And being emotionally stunted
MOST people manage without the sorts of pathetic domestic dramas
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Post by Honoured Guest on Nov 22, 2017 16:31:30 GMT
Yes, he should write a play in celebration of the confident and successful manner in which our glorious Chanel and champagne set go about upgrading their bathrooms.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 17:52:10 GMT
Yes, he should write a play in celebration of the confident and successful manner in which our glorious Chanel and champagne set go about upgrading their bathrooms. That would probably be an HBO Miniseries A play would be a bit beneath it I feel
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Post by bingomatic on Nov 24, 2017 9:59:18 GMT
Due to family commitments, I had to leave at the interval. Sorry to leave as I would have enjoyed finding out what happened to most of the characters (exception being the unlikely girl/writer relationship).
Now the play is nearly over please can someone post a summary of the action in the 2nd half? It would be much appreciated.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Nov 24, 2017 11:13:45 GMT
The playtext is available to purchase.
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Post by bluetoothpick on Nov 24, 2017 11:25:20 GMT
Due to family commitments, I had to leave at the interval. Sorry to leave as I would have enjoyed finding out what happened to most of the characters (exception being the unlikely girl/writer relationship). Now the play is nearly over please can someone post a summary of the action in the 2nd half? It would be much appreciated. The playtext is available to purchase. Actually 20% off over on Nick Hern right now! www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/albion
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Post by bingomatic on Nov 29, 2017 19:26:04 GMT
The playtext is available to purchase. That's Christmas sorted then.
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Post by Boob on Nov 29, 2017 22:28:57 GMT
You didn't miss much. First half - amazing. Second half - tedious.
Oh, and there was more business with the flower beds.
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Post by Rory on Jan 2, 2020 13:38:33 GMT
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Post by wburns on Jan 25, 2020 0:53:52 GMT
I feel like this could be up for a transfer to the Criterion now that is going to be free. 4 weeks seems like a very short run to me. Thoughts?
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Post by Rory on Jan 25, 2020 6:34:51 GMT
I feel like this could be up for a transfer to the Criterion now that is going to be free. 4 weeks seems like a very short run to me. Thoughts? Yes, agree with you!
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Post by theatre241 on Jan 26, 2020 21:33:06 GMT
Has anyone tried the Rush at the Almeida? Any advice?
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Jan 26, 2020 23:24:32 GMT
Has anyone tried the Rush at the Almeida? Any advice? I did for The Doctor and got tickets in the circle for a Saturday matinee relatively easily as far as I remember. Can't remember the exact seats but I believe they were the third row, right side (facing the stage) and one was cheaper as it was behind a pillar (though perfectly fine view).
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Post by theatre241 on Jan 28, 2020 16:23:32 GMT
It was actually very easy to get rush for this! B 5 circle for £15! Has anyone sat here before?
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Post by Xanderl on Jan 29, 2020 6:49:40 GMT
Sat in that block for Hamlet - the legroom is a little bit tight but apart from that its fine. For Hamlet you missed the edge of the stage, but I think for Albion it should be a good view due to the thrust stage they are using for it.
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Post by theatre241 on Feb 2, 2020 11:03:11 GMT
Did anyone go to first preview last night?
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Post by theoracle on Feb 5, 2020 12:03:45 GMT
Really enjoyed this last night. After being slightly disappointed with Snowflake, I was really quite blown away by this. The cast are all terrific and Mike Bartlett's words really shine. I sat in B19 in the Circle and the view was fine although the bar was a little distracting at times. The Almeida space is overall very well used and I hope this sparks a more honest conversation about what the country is going through right now and that we reach the watershed soon.
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Post by theatre241 on Feb 9, 2020 9:34:02 GMT
I really enjoyed this, the lighting design was so beautiful and the end Of act one shook me, it was brilliant. I really loved the transition music and the transitions worked really well for a breather of a 3hour play. I think it was actually around 3hours 15mins. Highly recommend!!!!
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