The first of a continuous blog outlining the shows I've seen recently that I thought deserved special recommendation. More than that, I rave about actors that you should know about and be keeping a watch out for, including those on stage and those due to tread the boards in the coming weeks.
Somersaults at the Finborough Theatre
Go and see this play if you are an
aspiring actor and take a notepad. Half way through the Scottish Gaelic scene
of this play I caught myself nodding along like an idiot, but instead of being
embarrassed I thought ‘Well, at least Tom Marshall is doing his job and telling
me the story with every other voice he has!’ What I am trying to say is, it’s
easy to overlook the importance of all you do onstage whilst you struggle to
regurgitate words from paper, but it should not be so if you want to go from
being “meh” to a brilliant actor. Take a leaf out of these guys’ book and
appreciate every thing you do and every word you are saying; even if you know
an audience may not fully understand, help them to!
> Until 26 January 2013.
For more information: http://www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/productions/2013/somersaults.php
Overruled at the Old Red Lion Theatre, Wilmington
Theatre Company
Yet another company, who start out
amongst friends, takes the ORL Theatre by storm. The founders who make up most
of the cast have put together a delightfully acted set of George Bernard Shaw’s
comedies with a few well-lit gauzes, fitting costumes and minimal set. I know I
must keep boring people with my theory that since cuts have been made the
“up-and-comers” have been punching that little bit harder, BUT it’s true. And
these guys hold testament that nothing should stop you from making a good bit
of theatre. Keep your eyes peeled for their next show.
> Until 19 January 2013.
For more information: http://www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk/overruled.htm
In the Republic of Happiness at the Royal Court Theatre
Crimp, you made me leave that theatre
with the same resounding “uh-oh…” as every other audience member. If you’re
looking for a reality check on the way we all whine, go and see this play. A
tour-de-force cast do Crimp’s words utter justice with their commitment,
playfulness and understanding of the philosophy within the play. Ellie Kendrick
is a pocket rocket whom I guarantee all will be drawn to; I can’t wait to see
her next stage venture, the buzzy way she treads those boards is infectious.
> Until 19 January 2013.
For more information: http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/in-the-republic-of-happiness
The Changeling at the Young Vic Theatre
There was a Beyoncé song in it, and it
has affected the way I shall look at trifle forever, but let the cast be the
convincing reason to go and see this utterly exhausting play. Nick Lee’s
Antonio is mesmirising; watching him flitter back and forth between sane and
mad provokes pity and laughter simultaneously, truly grabbing the audience’s
investment in his character. Harry Hadden-Paton’s detailed and natural
psychological journey from prim, lovesick pup to roaring wolf was wonderfully
complex and thought provoking. It’s clear that Joe Hill-Gibbins had fun with
this play and I am not ashamed to say that I certainly did too!
Closed.
Cast Announcement: Gruseome Playground Injuries at the Gate Theatre
I am so happy that this quirky and
interesting play has just cast one of the most eye-glue-inducing actresses I've
seen, Mariah Gale. I first saw Gale in the Arcola Theatre's production of Pitchfork
Disney and have been watching her ever since. When met with the lovely
director Justin Audibert, she’s a definite Char’s Star to go and see.
> From 22 January - 16 February 2013.
For more information: http://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/gruesome-playground-injuries.aspx
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