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Post by dlevi on Oct 13, 2019 20:59:36 GMT
I saw this yesterday afternoon and found it to be a thin, predictable and dull. I can see that on paper it was full of possibilities but in execution it was a s bland an evening as possible. Ms Wannamaker was of course good but everyone else was ... dull. And the play itself didn't have much going on. I felt it was a waste and I think I'm probably going to skip seeing new plays at the Bridge for awhile because their track record isn't strong in that department. Julius Caesar and Midsummer were terrific and thanks to Dame Maggie, A German Life was worthwhile. But the others? Not so good.
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Post by barrowside on Oct 14, 2019 14:33:26 GMT
Nancy Harris's other play The Beacon which opened in Galway the night before Two Ladies is a big hit at the Gate in Dublin. Fabulous writing, direction, acting and design in a Gate / Druid co-production.
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Post by tmesis on Oct 26, 2019 15:32:12 GMT
Very enjoyable but, I also found the last half hour strained credulity to the limit. Stonking performances from the two leads with Wanamaker now totally on top of the part - perhaps as well since this is the last day.
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Post by vickyg on Oct 28, 2019 9:16:18 GMT
I saw this on Saturday night after having first seen it in previews and it was much improved. Zrinka is still hugely the standout for me and stole many of the moments when I was 'supposed' to be looking elsewhere on the stage. She was far funnier than in previews during her washing in the bucket and absolutely gut wrenching during her story. I really hope she does more London theatre. I agree that Zoe Wanamaker was on top of the role by the end of the run. For me the play isn't about what happens in the last 20ish minutes which is just a mechanism for some way of the ladies taking back power. I really enjoy the rest. Although it is even more annoying than half marks, I think this moved up to 3.75 stars for me!
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