The Shawshank Redemption

#1 BenMonk

Advanced Member

Group: Full Members
Posts: 58
Joined: 21-October 08
Gender:Male
Location:Surrey

Posted 06 September 2009 - 08:44 AM

Has anyone seen the 'The Shawshank Redemption' yet? I'm considering getting £20 day seats, or £10 balcony seats or £10 standing today. I liked the film, and it got fine reviews in Dublin.

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#2 Lynette

Advanced Member

Group: Global Moderators
Posts: 3518
Joined: 13-February 07
Gender:Female
Location:London

Posted 06 September 2009 - 11:12 AM

It seems they can't use the same script as the movie because although it is adapted from the novella, the movie also contains script especially written for it and there are copywrite issues.
So maybe the adapter for the stage has gone back to the original - might be better than the movie, who know? But note of caution if you are in love with the movie.

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#3 Laughingmonsta

Advanced Member

Group: Global Moderators
Posts: 2204
Joined: 03-March 07
Gender:Male
Location:Cheshire

Posted 06 September 2009 - 11:20 AM

It obviously done well in Ireland otherwise it wouldnt have transferred

This is my street, I smile at the faces I've known all my life, They regard me with pride.

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#4 itsuckstobeme

Advanced Member

Group: Full Members
Posts: 75
Joined: 17-June 09

Posted 07 September 2009 - 07:38 AM

I saw this on Saturday and it was brilliant. I have never seen the film so can't compare it but definitely worth booking.

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#5 Guest_Guest_*

Group: Guests

Posted 08 September 2009 - 05:32 PM

This production is an absolute disaster area. Yes the characters of Red and Dufresne are great and the actors play them well but everything else is dull and unimaginative. Some of the inmate carry on is reminiscent of a parish hall ham acting and the director really really needs to sort out his ensemble. Instead, the peripheral performances and pitched big, broad and screeching and rather than nurturing the atmosphere of the piece merely distracts from the central performances. This is a big broad shot at commercial big time by producers who do not know any better. Its a pity. They have the money and the ambition and its a great idea to bring to the stage but they just do not have the know how to carry it off. People may enjoy it as a night out but this Shawshank will be quickly forgotten....

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#6 Lynette

Advanced Member

Group: Global Moderators
Posts: 3518
Joined: 13-February 07
Gender:Female
Location:London

Posted 09 September 2009 - 12:05 PM

We certainly have a difference of opinion here - anyone else seen it?

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#7 Guest_Mark e_*

Group: Guests

Posted 10 September 2009 - 01:18 PM

Seeing the matinee today got student standby for 25 quid front row stalls. Will report back tonight

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#8 Mark_E

Advanced Member

Group: Full Members
Posts: 2134
Joined: 26-May 07

Posted 10 September 2009 - 08:49 PM

Was reli good guys!

What makes it so good is the cast, they work so well together.

I must say that i think the story works better on film than on stage, but the film is so amazing that it would be hard to beat in terms of that. The experience of seeing live theatre is so much better than watching a film anyways so go and enjoy!!

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#9 Guest_ME_*

Group: Guests

Posted 10 September 2009 - 10:27 PM

NOT GOOD. NOT GOOD AT ALL.

Promote to Article
Back to top of the page up there ^

#10 Guest_Tim_*

Group: Guests

Posted 11 September 2009 - 01:12 PM

Saw last night and, while different to the film, is a competent stage adaptation. Not the greatest thing in the West End but nothing really wrong with it either. Some good acting and a strong story make for a good couple of hours

Whatsonstage.com Discussion Board: The Shawshank Redemption - Whatsonstage.com Discussion Board