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Post by Latecomer on May 29, 2022 15:47:12 GMT
I liked this a lot. It took some concentrating to hear all the words, as you had to tune in (like when I go to a Shakespeare play!) but boy was Carvel good and the script for him to work with…all the weird little things he does (like claim he has the best eyes etc!) and the way he argues in a “debate”….using interruptions, non sequiturs, insults and challenges…..just like Boris Johnson….and sort of railroads his way through. I thought it was also an important play as it shows how difficult it is in society to tackle issues when peoples attention is often a nanosecond and it is so attractive to believe a plot or conspiracy. Do the “good guys” have to fight dirty or just be reasonable? It’s very easy to be caught up in the moment when feelings are involved. Interestingly I think the situation in the US has overtaken the play….abortion rights and gun laws anyone?
I enjoyed spotting the Shakespeare and I suppose the point is that history tries to teach us things (it’s all been done before) but the play asks if we can ever learn or are we driven by base primeval instinct?
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Post by sfsusan on Jun 28, 2022 19:08:49 GMT
Today's Congressional hearings in Washington DC on the January 6 events had a bizarre near-parallel with the last part of The 47th. In the play, Trump was nearly killed in a car accident with a mysterious cause, possibly involving his driver.
On January 6th, apparently, Trump wanted to go to the Capitol during the riots and was told he couldn't. From the testimony today: "When told no, the president was "irate," and Trump said, "I'm the effing president. Take me up to the Capitol now." Trump tried to grab the steering wheel. Then used his free hand to try to grab the guy's neck."
With people scuffling for the steering wheel, the car could easily have crashed. I wonder if the rest of the plot would have played out?
This is also eerie because the play King Charles III foreshadowed Harry wanting out of the Royal Family over a young woman. Does Mike Bartlett have a crystal ball to see possible futures?
(I'm assuming since both plays have closed that there's no need for hiding the plot details? If that's not correct, please let me know and I'll do so.)
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