Marc Warren at Cool Hand Luke Q&A
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WOS Radio: Warren & Co Show Their Cool Hands at Q&A

Last night (5 October 2011) over 80 theatregoers made their way to the Aldwych Theatre for the world premiere of Cool Hand Luke, the American crime drama, which was famously adapted into a 1967 film starring Paul Newman, and has now been adapted for the stage by Emma Reeves and stars Marc Warren.

Focusing on Luke Jackson (Warren) a decorated World War II veteran, Cool Hand Luketells the story of a man who refuses to conform eating 50 eggs in an hour just to win a bet. An inspiration to his fellow inmates and a threat to his superiors he frequently tries to escape prison and the chain gangs but always plays a cool hand.

Following the performance we were joined by almost the whole company as well as adaptor Reeves. Answering a range of questions from the audience Warren declined to let us in on the secret of the egg eating but was happy to talk about his love of the film, although he hasn’t watched it since being cast in the role. The most lively debate however came from the use of song in the piece and the heightening, our distracting power of song in any production.

To listen to an edited recording of the Q&A, which was chaired by Whatsonstage.com Managing and Editorial Director Terri Paddock, click the 'play' button below; or to subscribe and download from iTunes, click here.

For more photos and commentary from last night’s event, visit our Outings blog and for further information and booking for upcoming Whatsonstage.com Outings, click here.

- by Laura Norman

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