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Post by frosty on Apr 30, 2020 14:02:52 GMT
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Post by cropley on Apr 30, 2020 14:08:24 GMT
Apparently The Barbershop Chronicles will be the next National Theatre At Home screening.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 30, 2020 15:32:45 GMT
There is a new series on YouTube written by Julie Graham called Dun Breedin. Its on every Thursday and Tuesday at 3pm Episode one is below. Parts of it were a bit like Talking Heads , it was done during the lockdown so well done to them for putting it together.Its not laugh a minute and will not appeal to everyone. Mind you there is not much that will appeal to everyone!
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Post by theatreian on Apr 30, 2020 15:45:59 GMT
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Apr 30, 2020 16:01:59 GMT
Apologies if this has already been asked or answered, but does anyone have a recommendation for which version of Frankenstein to watch (i.e. Cumberbatch as the Monster or Cumberbatch as Frankenstein)? I only really have time to watch one of them, but was a little uncertain as to which one was perhaps better.
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Post by Forrest on Apr 30, 2020 16:04:44 GMT
Hamilton Addict , I'd say go for the version in which Cumberbatch is Victor Frankenstein and Lee Miller the Creature, which is on tomorrow. I definitely preferred that one.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Apr 30, 2020 16:21:43 GMT
Midnight Your Time by Adam Brace
An online premiere from the Donmar Warehouse
The Donmar Warehouse is delighted to announce that Artistic Director Michael Longhurst will direct a special online production of Midnight Your Time by writer Adam Brace.
Starring acclaimed stage and screen actor Diana Quick Midnight Your Time will premiere on the
Donmar Warehouse’s YouTube Channel at 7.30pm 13 May 2020.
The production will then be available to watch for 7 days.
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Post by David J on Apr 30, 2020 16:42:52 GMT
I found cumberbatch a more convincing monster than miller personally
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Post by Xanderl on Apr 30, 2020 16:59:31 GMT
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Post by Forrest on Apr 30, 2020 17:13:34 GMT
I found cumberbatch a more convincing monster than miller personally I was expecting someone to write that, and would be really curious to know why? :) My reason is mostly physique-influenced, tbh: Cumberbatch struck me as somehow both too elegant and too lanky for the Creature, his movements didn't seem as natural as Lee Miller's, who managed to better embody the clumsiness of the Creature and his/(its?) physical struggles for me. Don't get me wrong, I like them both as actors, and I think they were both absolutely terrific in the play, but it was that nuance that was crucial for me.
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Post by crowblack on Apr 30, 2020 18:36:55 GMT
I'm watching Frankenstein but the picture sometimes seems a bit blurred and 'blocky' - is that how it was on screen, or is it due to the number of viewers on the livestream? On previous Thursdays I've waited till after dark to watch, rather than live, and the picture has always been crisp.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2020 19:19:36 GMT
I loved both, but preferred Cumberbatch as the creature. I think because he was more physical, and partly because Cumberbatch as aristocrat and Miller as monster type is a bit more predictable based on what I knew of their work previously.
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Post by partytentdown on May 1, 2020 10:07:08 GMT
Am I right in thinking the cut a scene in the recording?
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2020 10:10:02 GMT
Am I right in thinking the cut a scene in the recording?
I don't know it it was a whole scene (I can't remember the original in enough detail) but there was a really jarring jump from the Creature grabbing Elizabeth to everyone wailing and her lying dead. It was really clunky, and I can't think why they'd have cut it there.
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Post by jgblunners on May 1, 2020 10:16:22 GMT
Am I right in thinking the cut a scene in the recording?
I don't know it it was a whole scene (I can't remember the original in enough detail) but there was a really jarring jump from the Creature grabbing Elizabeth to everyone wailing and her lying dead. It was really clunky, and I can't think why they'd have cut it there.
I haven't seen the recording so don't know if this was cut, but this is what I remember of that scene from seeing it on stage. Quite graphic so I'll put it in spoilers for anyone who might find it unpleasant: {Spoiler - click to view} There was a sequence in which the creature chased her around the room, grabbed her and dragged her to the bed, and then raped her. When Victor walked in and threatened to shoot the creature, he snapped her neck and fled out of a window.
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Post by partytentdown on May 1, 2020 10:19:45 GMT
Presumably YouTube content rules then?
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Post by theatremadness on May 1, 2020 12:01:19 GMT
Looks like that was the reason:
I am SO grateful to the NT and all involved for showing this, I loved it. The first 25 mins were a real physical acting masterclass from BC, I couldn't quite believe it. And what I would give to have seen this live and felt the full force of that filament bulb installation!! Can't wait to watch the swapped version, too. I feel like Victor is a part that would suit BC far more than the creature but his creature was simply outstanding so I can't wait to see his take on Victor and JLM's creature!
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Post by Polly1 on May 1, 2020 12:40:00 GMT
Re. the cut to Frankenstein, it is a pity as it really was a shocking moment but I was wondering how they would be able to show it on YouTube. I seem to remember there was an age guidance of 15+ for the production.
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Post by Polly1 on May 1, 2020 12:43:08 GMT
I can't find the posts now but re. the RSC Love's Labours Lost with Edward Bennett recommended by lynette among others, the director Christopher Luscombe has tweeted that it's available on Marquee Arts (where there is free 14 day trial).
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Post by bordeaux on May 1, 2020 14:17:56 GMT
For Ivo van Hove fans his Comédie Française version of Euripedes' Electra/Orestes will be broadcast on their La Comédie continue! link/youtube on Saturday 9th May, 20h30 French time. You have to watch it live. Recorded at Epidavros last summer.
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Post by David J on May 1, 2020 16:12:01 GMT
I found cumberbatch a more convincing monster than miller personally I was expecting someone to write that, and would be really curious to know why? My reason is mostly physique-influenced, tbh: Cumberbatch struck me as somehow both too elegant and too lanky for the Creature, his movements didn't seem as natural as Lee Miller's, who managed to better embody the clumsiness of the Creature and his/(its?) physical struggles for me. Don't get me wrong, I like them both as actors, and I think they were both absolutely terrific in the play, but it was that nuance that was crucial for me. I found his vocal rendition more inhuman than millers. I’d be scared away by him than miller. And I liked how his monster tried to grapple with the human language, enunciating as he could
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Post by tonylony on May 2, 2020 4:27:34 GMT
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Post by 49thand8th on May 2, 2020 4:48:48 GMT
There's a new website that aggregates performances on a calendar! You may need to refresh the page when you land on it. But it's extremely convenient. curtaintimes.com/
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Post by Forrest on May 2, 2020 11:54:28 GMT
I found his vocal rendition more inhuman than millers. I’d be scared away by him than miller. And I liked how his monster tried to grapple with the human language, enunciating as he could That's a really interesting point! I did like his take on the language/pronunciation very much, and he seemed to maintain more consistency overall in his performance (JLM seemed to let the character slip a little at moments, but only a few), but it felt a tiny bit overacted, maybe. I rewatched both versions in the last two days, and I still think that JLM's Creature was more genuine, somehow: it may have something to do with the fact that his was more childlike, more easier to sympathise with, somehow sadder and more monstrous, in the way that it was basic. Benedict's felt like more of a man, his more of a creature, if that makes any sense whatsoever. Anyway... I do think the play has its flaws, but maybe it's just my proneness to prefer theatre that is slightly less polished. But it is fun and a good way to pass the time in quarantine.
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Post by intoanewlife on May 2, 2020 12:10:12 GMT
Just finished Frankenstein.
Great production and I loved the staging and lighting. The rest however...
The first 30 minutes was like torture as was the last 30 minutes. I did think the middle hour was great though.
I didn't like B.C as the monster AT ALL. So over the top, I just couldn't get on board. He never felt like a real character, just a performance.
Miller was good as the doctor I thought. Some VERY ordinary performances elsewhere though.
The direction was off quite a bit too. Apparently you can't achieve any sort of drama without people standing screaming at each other at the top of their lungs.
I'm sure it was different live, but it felt very meh in this format. Losing the big 'moment' of the show probably doesn't help.
Am gonna watch Miller's turn as the monster tomorrow, but even just flicking through it he looks MUCH better than B.C.
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Post by anthony40 on May 2, 2020 12:53:48 GMT
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Post by theatremadness on May 2, 2020 13:15:41 GMT
For me, BC's performances as the creature was outstanding. His physical acting was a true masterclass and I thought his vocal performance was spot on, I was with him all the way. I found he was far more childlike than JLM, who I felt was a bit too placed and choreographed, I didn't believe it half as near as much as I did BC, especially in the opening 10 mins or so. Not to diminish JLM's performance at all, but it felt like he was just going through the motions at points, whereas I thought BC was in it from start to finish and I was absolutely exhausted by the end! In fact, there's something about the JLM creature performance on the whole that felt a bit more lacking and labored than the BC creature performance. But as I say, that is completely just me!
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2020 18:42:52 GMT
I remember seeing Frankenstein and being very underwhelmed, and the stream confirmed that opinion - great staging but classic style over substance. I also remember coming out feeling that the portrayal of women in it was icky. Not a high point for the NT for me. Would still probably go and see it over sitting home yet again this evening...
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 3, 2020 14:11:08 GMT
Well I hated Frankenstein. Why was everyone always shouting? Just so over the top.
At times if felt like a French and Saunders parody.
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Post by Forrest on May 3, 2020 14:27:53 GMT
Re: Frankenstein, I absolutely love and am thoroughly amused by how many different opinions there are on the same play, and the performances! :)
Did anyone see Milo Rau's 'La Reprise' on the Schaubuhne web site last night? I remembered it last minute and ended up watching it... And I loved it exactly as much as I thought I would based on Matt Trueman's review from last year, when it was on in Edinburgh during the Fringe. Such a terrific, difficult to watch, imaginatively done piece of theatre! (I've never seen anything he's done before, but I really hope there will be further opportunities...)
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