Reader Reviews
Skellig (The Young Vic, Inner London)
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 | A lovely piece of storytelling with great performances and great staging -it races along, sweeping you up on the way. The children were spellbound (even though I thought some were too young for such a mature play). OK, so the music's naff, but that's no reason to have a downer on another great outing to London's home of quality Christmas shows. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (212.211.104.18) | 18 Jan 04 |
| Awful beginning- ghastly songs. As though Godspell had infected the theatre. But Trevor Nunn has the magic touch- he can make you cry in an instant, as His Dark Materials cant, despite all the time and money, and the performances of Threllfall and the main boy are really moving. Cut the songs, cut the interval, get the girl next door to calm down and its a classic show. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.93.34.14) | 05 Jan 04 |
| It's lovely, very very inventive. I thought the second half got over-sentimental, but the first half is wondrous, full of amazing ideas which absolutely scintillated all the kids sat on the front row - and watching their faces was as captivating as watching the show itself. Great ensemble cast. Lots of energy - USER: Whatsonstage.com (82.69.37.108) | 05 Jan 04 |
| I agree with much of your review except that, during last night's show, the children (some of whom were very young indeed) were clearly mesmerised at the performance. It is indeed very good to see David Threlfall back again with Trevor Nunn. I do not think it matters that the part is small. It is pivotal and he plays it magnificently. The production has magical moments - the flying is as exhilirating in Nunn's Peter Pann and provides just the right frisson that is required for this kind of show. However, it is too long and would benefit from removal of the songs which seem just like padding and from cutting down to 90 minutes without an interval. - USER: Whatsonstage.com (195.93.34.14) | 03 Jan 04 |
| It's wonderful, a treat for kids and adults alike, a perfect Christmas Show from the Young Vic (however suspend your cynicism!). - USER: Whatsonstage.com (82.69.37.108) | 31 Dec 03 |
