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Post by n1david on Apr 21, 2019 9:13:42 GMT
I thought this was really good last night. It’s a well worn story, particularity if you’ve read the book or seen the TV show, but I thought it was presented successfully, mostly because of the acting. Giles Cooper nails the tone of voice of a young Nigel Slater, and the other actors effectively play multiple parts, particularly Jake Ferretti. Everyone’s life experiences will be different, but I got quite emotional at times.
I did find the handing out of food interrupted the flow of the play and didn’t add much - it might have worked better in a smaller Fringe venue, but here it just seemed a gimmick. I got front row seats early after booking opened, an absolute bargain for £15 - the stage is low and you miss next to nothing.
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Post by ftfadia on Apr 30, 2019 21:14:12 GMT
I saw this last night and really enjoyed it. I wasn't familiar with the book or film (didn't know either existed until looking it up after the show) or even the person but booked it based on the Fringe buzz and glad I did. The storytelling felt kind of like a lullaby and I was completely and happily absorbed in it from beginning to end. The sweets were fun despite the minor stress (!) of worrying they wouldn't get to me all the way from the other end of the row...they did though so crisis averted. On the whole would definitely recommend, and even might see it again. Agree with n1david about the seating...I was in row B off to the side and didn't feel I'd missed anything except flapjacks, but those only went to the lucky 3-4 people sitting front row in the middle. |
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Post by Dr Tom on May 30, 2019 9:50:54 GMT
This was an enjoyable play, performed by a cast of five playing multiple roles each.
I remember reading the autobiography a few years ago and the book style was captured well, including the running theme of Nigel's relationship with Toast.
There was a lot of bad behaviour last night with people unwrapping sweets, but that was to be expected as they were given out by the cast! Some good treats, although I ended up with girls' sweets! And the centre second row seat from TodayTix was a bargain for £15.
Running time is a brisk 2 hours 10 minutes. There is plenty of availability, but this is good as it means there are seats available near the front and this is a play best enjoyed up close.
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 25, 2019 9:57:07 GMT
I enjoyed this in Huddersfield...up to a point. Some scenes are deeply touching, others funny, but I found it went into too much minute detail. Just because something really happened doesn't necessarily mean it is interesting. And I won't be held responsible for my bad behaviour at the theatre the next time I see actors wheeling anything round, and round, and round the stage. Stop. Please, just stop. At least they weren't also playing instruments as they wheeled!
No lemon meringue pies on tour. Those on the front row got a small square of flapjack; everyone (in the stalls at least) got a sweet, or two. I somehow managed to loose my walnut between wrapper and mouth, and didn't find it until the house lights went up at the end. I usually extend the five second rule to 10, but I decided that 30 minutes was pushing it a bit!
About 2 hours 15 minutes, which is 15 minutes longer than the theatre advised, despite it running all week.
3 stars from me.
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Post by lynette on Aug 26, 2019 10:48:27 GMT
‘with girls' sweets’
At the risk of opening a can of worms, what in heaven’s name are these?
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 26, 2019 11:45:28 GMT
‘with girls' sweets’ At the risk of opening a can of worms, what in heaven’s name are these? Parma Violets, among many others. It's a rather funny five minute scene. |
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Post by tmesis on Aug 26, 2019 11:56:48 GMT
Yes that's one of the best bits. I did rather well on the freebies: one packet of Parma violets, a flapjack, a walnut whip and TWO lemon meringue pies.
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 26, 2019 12:07:25 GMT
TWO!!! 😋
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Post by tmesis on Aug 26, 2019 12:26:51 GMT
You can never have enough lemon meringue pie in my opinion. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jun 16, 2020 19:43:42 GMT
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