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Post by edi on Mar 11, 2022 11:27:33 GMT
Might it depend how tall you are in some cases? I'm so pleased this is back, and I hope to see this in April. The book has been on my 'want to read' shelf on Goodreads for a while, but I'm not sure if I should read it before seeing the play. Small Island is one of my all time favourite books and although the NT adaption is superb it it a bit "edited highlights" especially in one of the book's lead characters so I would wait and read it after seeing the play for added depth. I actually read the book after seeing the play and I didn't like thd book, specifically the long story of the edited character. I thought the NT did a good job with the editing |
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Post by Dave B on Mar 17, 2022 21:14:11 GMT
Cancelled this evening just after 8pm. House didn't open until about 19.35 - no announcement to give reasoning and FOH said they didn't know why or when it would open.
Rufas Norris came out about 19.50 to say there was a technical problem, one of the big mechanical doors was stuck closed and they had been working on it for hours. Said they were going to have a last attempt, if they could get it to open then they could do about 95% of the show as meant to be but if not, it would not be safe as it was related to the revolving floor.
Shortly after 8 - nope, had to cancel. He came back out with all the cast, all fully ready to go and apologised and said BO would be in touch tomorrow. Most took it well and warm applause for (and returned by the cast) and as they all started to walk off, someone started to sing and there was then about a minutes singing before we all headed home quite early. We had front row 'restricted seats' and were even sitting separately as they were the best seats we could find so hopefully BO will sort us out tomorrow, it does run for another while...
So yeah, these things happen but I can't help but feel the NT stretched it out for bar takings. Not opening the house, not indicating there was any kind of issue, I can only assume they wanted to get some cash in.
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Post by gillian on Mar 25, 2022 23:52:23 GMT
Very enjoyable evening that whizzed by. I really enjoyed the supporting cast and ensemble. It was great to be back in the building. I appreciated the space and ease getting drinks, toilets etc. I'd forgotten what a great building it is.
Being in the Olivier made me miss Hadestown.
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Post by Dave B on Mar 31, 2022 11:06:36 GMT
After that false start earlier in the month, we saw this on Tuesday. I enjoyed it, my partner loved it. Only one thing I'd add to the comments above.
Mirren Mack was off, so Queenie was played by Rebecca Lee. Looking at the cast sheet, it looks like Rebecca Lee normally plays Franny who is Queenie's friend in the volunteers/organisers, she has about one line. She was great as Queenie so really impressive to see someone move from just one line to one of the leading roles.
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Apr 23, 2022 0:19:24 GMT
Leemore Marrett Jr is absolutely fantastic as Gilbert. Very impressed by him. Mirren Mack was off, so Queenie was played by Rebecca Lee btw, do the national usually have a sheet up if there's an u/s on? |
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Post by Dave B on Apr 23, 2022 8:30:26 GMT
Leemore Marrett Jr is absolutely fantastic as Gilbert. Very impressed by him. Mirren Mack was off, so Queenie was played by Rebecca Lee btw, do the national usually have a sheet up if there's an u/s on? Yes, at least they do by the stalls. It's normally on a stand by the entrance doors, before they open up and then once they open it usually moves to the side of the doors.
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