Reader Reviews
Ivanov (Cottesloe (National Theatre), West End)
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 | Excellent acting but am not sure that the play gained anything by this staging which meant that half the time one is confronted by the actors' backs which makes it difficult to hear what they say. Yes, an amazingly real portrayal of boredom and depression, but people who continually tell you how miserable, depressed and bored they are, do become a bit tedious. At the end I felt the tragedy verged into farce, and though I frequently find myself moved to weep at the theatre, this performance left my eyes quite dry. - USER: Whatsonstage.com | 14 Oct 02 |
| A stunning production emphasising the claustrophobia of the play by having the audience on both sides of the very small acting area. Reamrakable performances from alll but particulalry from Owen Teale, Philip Voss, Gillian Hanna and, as ever, Peter Wight. - USER: Whatsonstage.com | 28 Sep 02 |
