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Post by David J on Oct 1, 2018 21:04:35 GMT
Glad I caught this at the new City Theatre Studio in Southampton
I knew this was depicting Martin Luther King’s final hours in the motel room, but I didn’t expects to see where this play actually went.
There was plenty of touching, hilarious, and poignant moments thanks mostly to the acting in this two hander. Gbolahan Obisesan gave a very convincing grounded the King himself, especially seeing what he goes through with Rochelle Rose as this sassy, flirtatious, but allusive room service maid
Maybe I didn’t need the montage that came at the end, but at least they thought to keep it up to date without pulling any cheap punches
Well worth the praise the play has received
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 10:22:25 GMT
Finding it impossible to find any details of the full tour routing. Rather simple oversight in this age of digital information access..
Edit: Finally. None of the official channels producing this actually have full routing details. Doesn't get close to me so will miss it, unfortunately.
Currently showing
Wed, 26th September 2018 to Sat, 6th October 2018
NST City, Southampton
Tue, 9th October 2018 to Sat, 13th October 2018
Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tue, 16th October 2018 to Sat, 20th October 2018
The North Wall, Oxford
Tue, 23rd October 2018 to Sat, 27th October 2018
Reading Rep, Reading
Tue, 13th November 2018 to Wed, 14th November 2018
Curve, Leicester
Wed, 21st November 2018 to Sat, 24th November 2018
Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
Tue, 27th November 2018 to Sat, 1st December 2018
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
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Post by fiyero on Oct 10, 2024 11:12:00 GMT
Not sure if it is the same production but back on tour. Oddly enough I saw it as the venue above (though now known as MAST). Didn't know what to expect and loved it. Very moved at the end. If you get the chance go see it!
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Post by theatreliker on Oct 10, 2024 16:57:37 GMT
I saw both productions as well (they are different). Interesting that it's a popular choice for revivals
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Post by jr on Oct 28, 2024 12:45:00 GMT
£10 stalls ticket available on Noticeboard for this coming Thursday 31/10.
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Post by ploverlover on Oct 30, 2024 15:50:59 GMT
I saw this years ago at the Trafalgar Studio with David Harewood. Brilliant play as I recall. I would definitely love to see it again. Looks like I’m going to miss it this time around, such a short run at Stratford East. Shame. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who’s not seen it.
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Post by jr on Nov 1, 2024 22:34:01 GMT
I liked this but not really convinced it is a great play. Both actors were really good and I was interested, but the twist halfway through was not for me. One thing annoyed me and it was the actor playing MLK talking most of the time as if giving a speech. Not sure if this is written as such or it is a directorial choice. Reading the NY Times review of the Broadway production, I agree with everything and he explains it much better that I could do. Including Brits tackling American subjects (Hello, Tammy!). Also for some reason it seems to run 15 minutes longer here. One hour and forty minutes for a two hander is a bit much. www.nytimes.com/2011/10/14/theater/reviews/the-mountaintop-with-samuel-l-jackson-angela-bassett.html# |
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