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Went to see this in Norwich today. It was a great show,
despite the invitation of quite a bit of lung-butter,

The set was a dilapidated theatre stage, with crumbling
proscenium arch and tree growing out of cracked floorboards.

It underlined a definite 'music-hall' quality that weaved
through the performance - Lucky (whose monologue was
stunning) arrives on the end of a rope so long that he's
off stage left before Pozzo arrives holding it.

Simon Callow was amazing, show-stealing as Pozzo, a brash
character with more than a little of the 'Major-General' about him.
When he sat down with some effort, the sound of a twanging ruler rang out.

McKellen & Stewart danced like Max Wall or Morecambe & Wise at times.
The sounds and ambience really captured the comedy and darkness of the
play in equal measure, but as the curtain came down for act I...

A giant fucking billboard! Well, it was a great experience
I'll remember for some time. Seeing some of the greatest
actors in the country with such chemistry doing something
they so enjoy was a real privilege. Hope you don't mind I sharing it.

The money shot

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Bela Lugosi's Dad, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:27, archived)

Yam it sunday?

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riverghost servicing your mum since, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:28, archived)

Always

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Bela Lugosi's Dad, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:38, archived)

Ultra?

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riverghost servicing your mum since, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:39, archived)

With wings

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Bela Lugosi's Dad, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:42, archived)

That much talent on one stage should be illegal

Or compulsory, I'm undecided on this one.

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Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:30, archived)

If only

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Bela Lugosi's Dad, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:35, archived)

I have tickets

for the London village showing. On May 1st.

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wheelybird mreee!, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:30, archived)

Have a great time :)

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Bela Lugosi's Dad, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:33, archived)

I bought them when they first announced it, last year.

I've been waiting bloody ages for it! I thought the tour was starting in London though. At least it gives them a chance to rehearse properly. :)

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wheelybird mreee!, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:36, archived)

That's coming to Edinburgh soon

Is it recommended for someone who doesn't actually know much about Waiting for Godot?

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Tribs 🦇 ↓ dn ʎɐʍ sᴉɥʇ ↓🦇, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:31, archived)

yes

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wheelybird mreee!, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:34, archived)

Yes!

I watched it once a few years ago, didn't take it in beyond "wtf?"
Read it just before going to see it. It's marvellous.

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Bela Lugosi's Dad, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:34, archived)

never been to the theatre before

but that sounds like a pretty good show
*envies*

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Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:34, archived)

o_O

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riverghost servicing your mum since, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:34, archived)

Imagine you're in some kind of hinterland where time no longer exists.

Then add in people speaking in a bizaare and unrealistic manner.

That's basically theatre for you.

(Jeru War and Piss, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:36, archived)

And sometmes it has the Crankies on it!

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riverghost servicing your mum since, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:38, archived)

i always imagined it to be like the cinema

except with alcohol and les dennis

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Walrus Man Think hippy thoughts, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:41, archived)

Sadly no.

If you've ever been to one of those films which just feels TOO long, then mutliply that by a million and add in the fact that you can often barely hear what's going on.
I honestly refuse to ever go to the theatre again, whatever it is will have to either publish the script or make a tv play.

(Jeru War and Piss, Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:44, archived)

I will only go see this

if McKellen moves the lights around with his powers, and Stewart makes everyone think the play is beezer with his.

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Mr.Ons knows you can hear him, Earthmen., Wed 8 Apr 2009, 21:59, archived)