Reader Reviews
Beautiful Thing (Sound Theatre, Inner London)
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 | I've seen many performances of BT over the years; some of them very well performed and some of them with very photogenic lads playing Jamie and Ste, but none have touched me in quite the same way as this particular production has. I honestly don't know why. There is just something very special about it that has let me experience again some of those 'first-time' emotions that you normally only believe you'll experience once in your life. I *really* adore this production and the way it makes me feel. My non-BT friends don't understand it at all and think I am mad, but the point is that, with the excellent stage production and direction, as well as the superb acting from all involved (a special mention to the excellent Jonathan Bailey as Jamie), this really is a production to die for and I fear we may not see a BT play of such high calibre for many a year to come. - 84.68.115.250) | 28 Aug 06 |
| magical and lovely! - 86.141.63.164) | 17 Aug 06 |
| Wonderful! Simply wonderful!!!!Carli Norris as Sandra bought such energy to the part of the struggling mum,a beautiful woman with a heart of gold...she just shines.Gavin Brocker is an absolute star,this boy will go far,he mesmerises the audience,you can't help but love him.Michelle as Leah is absolutely fantastic,a joy to watch,clever girl!Johnathan Bailey so sensitive and still so young!Well done Jonathon Harvey,I just LOVED IT !!!!THANKYOU XXX - 84.65.32.114) | 27 Jul 06 |
| Welcome back to Joanthan Harvey's play which has lost nothing over the past, dare I say, 10 years... If you have seen other productions come look again and if you have never seen it before - what a treat. This is a great producuion and the cast is A1. Jonathan Bailey is making a big splash in his first major London role since A levels at Oxford. All parts are thought through with care and well done Michelle and Carli for finding so much new in the Mum and the girl next door Leah... The set is spot on from Ben Stones and some nice change of time of day,heat of summer and a lovely touch for the end of the play by Emma Chapman (lights). All brought together in the very good hands of Toby Frow. Do not miss this summer treat in the city - and with FULL air con! - 217.13.129.151) | 26 Jul 06 |
| The star of the show is without doubt Andrew Garfield. He is absolutely stunning. I had seen him before in the National's trilogy Chatroom/Burn/Citizenship where again he stood out in an already outstanding young cast. This talented actor who reminds me, at times, of a young Anthony Perkins will undoubtly become a major force on the english stage. - 195.93.21.104) | 05 Jul 06 |
