Reader Reviews
Alice Trilogy (Royal Court - Jerwood Theatre, West End)
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 | I agree Trev, this is not uplifting entertainment, but something far darker, more serious and affecting. I became totally involved with Alice's musings (after an admittedly shakey start) thanks to Juliette Stephenson's mesmerising performance which is ultimately heart-wrenching and one of the year's best. It's not an easy evening but is certainly worth any serious theatregoer's time. - 82.43.169.218) | 29 Nov 05 |
| I'm giving this one star only because there is no option for no star. Unlike the previous reviewer, the only thing uplifting about this production were the half dozen people who sensibly legged it after the first act. Oh how I wished I had taken the same initiative. I've been told by an Irish friend that alot of people "don't get" Tom Murphy - well you can add me to the list. Despite a powerful performance from Ms Stephenson (we cannot expect less but perhaps she should do a tad more work on the straying accent) this really is a tedious piece of self indulgent tedium, (and by the way the second half gets worse). Why the extensive stage extension for the second act? - hopes were raised that this might portend greater activity - but no - even less than the uneventful first act. I'd be grateful to those who "get" Tom Murphy to explain why other punters should waste their money on SUCH a tediuos evenings non entertainment. - 132.185.240.122) | 24 Nov 05 |
| Juliet Stevenson's remarkable acting ability is very clearly showcased in this grim, but nevertheless uplifting, play. Not a light-hearted evening by any stretch of the imagination, but thought-provoking and, especially in the last act, deeply moving. Probably not for all tastes, but I loved it. I may try and squeeze in another visit before this far too short run ends. - 83.104.38.117) | 23 Nov 05 |
