I had trouble posting my comment - below - and when it did log the bloody thing reduced my 5* rating to a 3* which is wrong. So I have returned to add the proper 5*s to this extraordinary piece of theatre. - rds
18 May 07
OK - 5 may seen extra generous, but having just got back from NYC after 15 shows in 10 days this came as a complete revelation. In the past two weeks I have seen millions of dollars splashed around on stage. Nothing though could have prepared me for this. I was completely bowled over by Lizzie Clachan's simply superb design. The play however is not in the same category. But, having said that, it still made for a thought provoking, challenging, and at times very entertaining evening. And the night I went, all for a fiver! That's ridiculous! In the cast particular credit should go to Sid Mitchell, who I first saw in Burn/Citizenship at the NT. He is a charismatic performer who ably held this somewhat patchily written piece together. Apart from the problems with the writing anyone who would like to see something new, imaginative and stimulating and at times thrilling in the theatre today - just get yourself over to The Lyric Hammersmith - you won't be dissappointed. - rds
18 May 07
the stagig was fantastic and is always moving and showing somthing more but the acting is slightly off. Some actors are very bland and kill the atmosphere. the riot should have been more like the book and not in dance. the music was great and kept in with the 1950's style jazz. - Katherine Cossins
09 May 07
I loved everything about this show. Roy Williams has long been a favourite playwright; now he delivers an excellent adaptation which manages to respect the book and its period yet seem contemporary and relevant. He has been well served by the director and designer(s)(amazing set!) and a very good ensemble led by a terrific central performance by 'narrator' Sid Mitchell. A treat ! - Gareth James