Reader Reviews
The Elephant Man (Trafalgar Studios (previously the Whitehall), West End)
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 | I was most impressed by Marc Pickering's portrayal of the John Merrick - I found it really affecting. However I feel he was somewhat let down by the rest of the cast who by comparison with his humanity seemed so wooden. The beginning with the anatomy lecture was most effective. One point: I have read that the playwright gives instructions in his production notes that the part is not to be played with the use of any make up or prosthetic effects. But it did look as though John Merrick had some sort of make up effect on his arms and chest? Did anyone notice this - or can anyone involved in the production shed some light on this. - Johnnyboy | 12 Apr 07 |
