Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Synopsis

Alan Sillitoe’s ground-breaking film of 1950’s Britain, as seen through the eyes of the unforgettable Arthur Seaton was immortalised on screen by Albert Finney. Between cups of tea, too many pints and a long list of lady friends, Arthur spends his days in a factory and his nights trying to forget it all. A hard-drinking, hard-fighting young rebel of a man, he knows what he wants and he s sharp enough to get it - he’s never had it so good. One evening he meets Brenda and Arthur s life begins to look less simple...

Our Review:

6 March 2012

Nottingham life in the 1950s is brought to life by Matthew Dunster, in the stage adaptation of Alan Sillitoes’s iconic novel Saturday Night and Sunday Morning.

Gaining an insight into factory workers’ day to day lives and the harsh reality of the army, the play focuses on Arthur Seaton (Perry Fitzpatrick). Our protagonist is a 20-something, who despite the issues of politics and trade unions surrounding him, prioritises sex, booze and rock and roll.

But after the fun of dating three women on a Saturday night, Arthur has to soon face the reality of his actions on a Sunday morning in this strong adaptation.

With the unique circular set up at the Royal Exchange, Dunster successfully utilities the space to portray the different scenes from a pub to a living room to a fair, even using audience participation at stages throughout.

Fitzpatrick, who remains on stage for the duration of the play, gives...

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Paul Mountford - 8 March 2012:

Very impressed with the staging and performances from all the cast....

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