Reader Reviews
Someone Who'll Watch Over Me (The Ambassadors Theatre, West End)
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 | Seeing this x years after the original production makes you realise that it's a modern classic and is going to enter the repertory - people will be seeing revivals of this for years to come. This particular production benefits from three great actors at the top of their game and fine direction from Dominic Dromgoole. If only it was in a better theatre - the New Ambassadors is one of London's worst ! - 81.134.165.4) | 17 Jun 05 |
| I saw the original production and this one is even better. The acting and direction never hit a false note: it is nothing short of thrilling to watch these three wonderful performers working together. The script is truly remarkable: funny. moving, wise, eloquent, shocking, thought-provoking. Don't miss this. - 195.82.123.181) | 03 Jun 05 |
| This is probably the best play I have seen in a very long time! It's fantasic in every way, GOGOGOGOGOGO! - 81.130.132.168) | 20 Apr 05 |
| This is the essence of great theatre. 3 men in one room and nothing else. They are hostages and they have nothing in common. However, the play, the production and the magnificent performances take us on an emotional journey that is as deeply moving as any that I have ever seen in the theatre. It is also exceptionally funny. - 80.177.231.164) | 20 Apr 05 |
| Fab evening. If the play seems a little light in the first half it soon deepens, and it's an honest and entertaining attempt at answering the question: what would it be like? That is, what would it be like to be a hostage couped up with 2 strangers for an unknown period of time, with the only two exits - death or release - equally likely. Strong, unselfish acting. David Threlfall in particular is rivetting and hilarious as the English goof who turns out to be a man of insight and integrity. The three hostages play imagination games to pass the time. (We're in a bar. We're in a flying car. We're making a film etc) and these trajectories carry you off so effortlessly that you are constantly brought back to earth terrifyingly when you are reminded that the three are still holed up and chained to the walls. All set in an appropriately dingy cell that feels more solid and inescapable with every scene. - 81.130.132.168) | 19 Apr 05 |
| This play is outstanding, some of the best actors around who interact with each other magnificently. It's a show that although very moving will also surprisingly have you crying with laughter. And if nothing else its worth it just to see Jonny Lee Miller for two hours! - 195.58.64.38) | 18 Apr 05 |
