Reader Reviews
Love Song (The Ambassadors Theatre, West End)
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 | An absolutely charming play with, it seemed to me, the concept of acceptance at its heart. I don't want to give away the twist, but the final scene between Joan and Beane was heartbreaking. She loves him for who he is, however unconventional, so she was happy to accept, and even encourage, his flights of fancy, provided it made him happy. And Beane's happiness had such a positive effect on Joan and Harry's marriage. A delightful evening that we all enjoyed (ranging in age from 26 to 72). Super performances all round, with Kristen Johnston's comic timing a particular pleasure. - 62.56.98.226) | 27 Jan 07 |
| A much more entertaining night than reviews had led me to expect. The performances are superb and, after a hard day at work, anything that makes me laugh out loud as much as the opening scene did has to be applauded. - 84.233.149.230) | 24 Jan 07 |
| Somehow, I was expecting a RomCom, not an intriguing, quirky number ! I'm not convinced by the play, but you can't fault the staging and the performances. Fascinating, but not entirely satisfying. - 86.144.100.101) | 11 Jan 07 |
| quite enjoyed this, and I liked the twist - 83.146.15.228) | 09 Jan 07 |
| I found this a hugely satisfying piece of theatre. John Crowley's slick, glossy production made me laugh and think, and features four fine performances. In fact, Cillian Murphy's heartbreaking depiction of the alienated lost soul driven into his own imagination to find love and connection with Neve Campbell's feisty Molly is one of the highlights of the year. The confessional scene with Kristen Johnston's deliciously bossy sister made me cry. Wolvenbach's quirky, funky, ultimately haunting script is a genuine original. Highly recommended. - 89.145.233.212) | 27 Dec 06 |
| Exactly what the West End needs a good, solid new play. The starry cast give excellent performances without reducing the play to a star vehicle. That said the play is not without it's flaws, and is possibly too sitcom for my tastes. It's short, snappy and worth seeing, especially to add some variety to the musicals everywhere else. - 81.151.179.213) | 20 Dec 06 |
| John Kolvenbach's 'On An Aversage Day' had a successful West End run a few years ago and in many ways 'Love Song' is similar. It deals with a psychologically disturbed young man and his relationship with a sibling, in this case an older sister. Although it threatens to be one of those plays that you have to try to decipher, all loose ends are satisfactorilly tied up by the end, unlike the excecrable 'Cryptogram' recently suffered round the corner at the Donmar. The acting is superb throughout, particularly as Molly Regan stepped in at very short notice to take over the role of the sister. It is also good to see Michael McKean in London; he is one of those actors whose face is much more familiar than his name from countless TV and film appearances - he does a nice line in amused bewilderment. I suspect 'Love Song' might divide audiences but for me, particularly if he can broaden his subject range, John Kolvenbach ranks alongside Neil La Bute as the most interesting "new" American writers. - 62.6.139.13) | 15 Dec 06 |
| Absolutely spell-binding! A wonderful play that completely absorbs you. Worth ninety minutes of anyone's time! - 195.10.16.72) | 06 Dec 06 |
| I quite enjoyed this production (so maybe nearer a 4 really). It is a simple "charming" play that is very well acted and has a really cool modern soundtrack. Despite the raft of Hollywood names in the cast, it is neither starry or pretentious. Cillian Murphy was very good as was Kristin Johnson but in general all the acting was of a decent standard. Lets hope this production lasts its run as boy does the west end need some good drama. - 195.167.131.130) | 04 Dec 06 |
