Till The Stars Come Down - Dorfman NT

Of course Nye is heading off to Cardiff. So maybe this could head to somewhere in/near Mansfield. The audience reaction would be interesting.

I have a contrary view to most. I found TILL THE STARS COME DOWN to be expertly performed, imaginatively directed, designed and lit - but with a cliched and predictable script, more like a heightened and extended episode of a soap opera, with less likeable and interesting characters than are found in, say, EastEnders. And in common with a large portion of the audience, I didn't find a single laugh in the entire evening! No exaggeration. I'm pleased for the few who leapt to their feet and whooped and hollered at the curtain calls, so perhaps the problem is mine - but I was very disappointed. I see it's been nominated for Best New Play at the Olivier Awards! Astounding - is this really the best of contemporary playwriting??

Saw it a second time on Saturday and I think what elevates it is that the production of the piece is so good, and the structure of the play is good too. So it’s one of those amazing plays that at the end you just sit there, slightly shell shocked, after being in another world completely. And you need a few minutes to get yourself together. I love that from a play. Or TV for that matter. The moment where you are so “in” the production that you forget it’s a play. Also that moment where you know something is inevitable, but you still think “maybe it won’t happen” ….true Tragedy!

Absolutely. They are truthful characters. You get right inside their skin. You believe in every bit of it because they are so expertly drawn and brilliantly acted. And that is what has moved so many people about this play.

It’s coming to NT at Home on 11 June:


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Finally got around to watching this on streaming. Gutted that I didn't see this in person. Absolutely fantastic performances.

I think this not transferring was a total shot in the foot; even in a limited run at @sohoplace or somewhere regionally (maybe where it takes place??) I think this would've done so well.

I suppose there's still hope for licensed productions in the future down the line? I wouldn't want this to just stew in the NTatHome streaming hell.

I still think this will transfer.

This was one of the biggest critical and commercial hits the NT has had in years. I'd be amazed if there wasn't a plan to bring it back when the majority of the cast are available.

As for it being on NT at Home, my understanding is that it's on there for a limited time only. Plus Death of England is on there too and it still transferred.

After having not being able to watch it during its original run earlier in the year, I've just finished watching this tonight via a free download as part of the NT's Members Week. That was a superb piece of theatre both in its writing and cast performances. I am really shocked that this hasn't transferred yet or any kind of tour announcement at the moment. I really do hope that it makes a comeback somewhere in 2025. 

The writing was top class mixing some brilliant bits of comedy and cracking one liners alongside the harder hitting stuff. That that scene alone, wow, a brilliant watch and the entire cast is to be applauded for their performances. Well worth a watch. Thanks NT!