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@darkstarnh Күн бұрын
I saw Nye here in Cardiff yesterday. It was the first time for a long time that I left a piece of theatre in tears.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 14 сағат бұрын
Me too.
@user-qm8gb5hn4x 5 күн бұрын
Do you know if this production was filmed for NT Live? Will the production be streaming on NT at home?
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 5 күн бұрын
I think all NT productions are filmed these days. I doubt it will be shown in cinemas but it’s bound to turn up on NTAtHome.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 3 күн бұрын
I’ve just heard Underdog will be streaming on NTAtHome from 9 August.
@filmsociety1311 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for the info. That's great. I haven't been to any of the National Theatre stages because I'm always wary that the production might just be filmed and broadcast at a later date or available to stream at a later date and living in Edinburgh and working odd hours in retail there is only so much I can see and afford. @@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven
@marcogh 7 күн бұрын
I just read the Power Broker-but I can't seem to find anywhere to watch this play!
@DanielMazz 8 күн бұрын
Would u say it’s just for kids or is there stuff for adults as well to enjoy
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 8 күн бұрын
I’d say Just for kids. It’s no Bluey.
@DanielMazz 7 күн бұрын
@@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven thx ☺️
@finlaycooper5209 9 күн бұрын
A very insightful review, totally agree! The exhibition at Tate Modern sounds fantastic too.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 9 күн бұрын
Thank you. There’s also a fascinating Yoko Ono retrospective at Tate Modern: her conceptualism is the polar opposite of expressionism but surprisingly moving at times.
@miriamponlatetera4611 17 күн бұрын
Jack Davenport ❤
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 17 күн бұрын
A lot of people would agree with that. He’s perfectly cast as a matinee idol.
@johnh6245 19 күн бұрын
I was there! Within the space of a week I saw the Hamlet production, and then Alec Guinness - superb as Dylan Thomas - in ‘Dylan’!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 18 күн бұрын
That’s fantastic.
@DeanMorrison 21 күн бұрын
Saw it last night and thought that was a great and fair review. Like you I think the other sniffier reviews criticise it for something it doesn't claim to be. And no, you weren't the only one with a tear in their eye at the end.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 21 күн бұрын
Thank you
@ianlovesmickey9658 22 күн бұрын
You shouldnt be expected to pay a huge price if one of the big name actor drops out midway the production. At least cut the ticket prices as for the replacement.
@Bachback 25 күн бұрын
The play moved my Head but not my Heart. I give it 3.5 stars our of 5. The two supporting actors played too many parts. I wanted to see an older woman play John Halder's mother suffering from dementia, but I was subjected to an actress in her early 40's play the role.
@Gimenez528Hz 28 күн бұрын
Theatre by the elite for the elite. The same old dusty stale actors. Why dont they address the genocide in Gaza, if they want to talk about war
@julialewis8446 Ай бұрын
This production was great fun!! I loved it. Great review too, thank you :)
@angelablanco6671 Ай бұрын
Love this video! Thank you so much 🫶🏻
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
Thank you
@goldogwolly Ай бұрын
Such an articulate and concise review, I really enjoyed. I've already got tickets to this play for May and this made me so excited to see it!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
Thank you. I hope you have a good evening.
@johnnyhmash Ай бұрын
A bit difficult to get around to seeing this sort of thing in the sticks .I only heard about it in the paper when it had finished.Even my local cinema played it and pouf!! it was gone before I took it in.Someone said I could view it via the NT website.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
There are screenings in cinemas for the next couple of months. Maybe there’s one near you. This is the link themotiveandthecue.ntlive.com/ Also, it’s only a matter of time before it pops up on NTAtHome.
@user-lr2im7lx7x Ай бұрын
Oh please shut up
@jeanninecalder3652 Ай бұрын
Great review, wish I could see the play. 🥺
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
Thank you. If you’re in the UK, it will be broadcast in cinemas on 23 April, and I’m sure it will eventually stream on NTLive
@jeanninecalder3652 Ай бұрын
Unfortunately I am in the US… but hopefully it will eventually be put on a DVD . I’ve found other productions that way. Fingers crossed. Thank again for your wonderful review.
@Samuel-bg7xo Ай бұрын
Thankfully in some cinemas too in Ireland @@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven
@heliotropezzz333 Ай бұрын
This review is full of spoilers.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
Sorry. I thought Nye Bevan’s story was well known. I’ll add a note to the Description to warn people who are unfamiliar with his life and the history of the early NHS.
@jwsuicides8095 Ай бұрын
Michael Sheen keeps upwards from strength to strength - incredible. I can never get to see these productions so have to live them through reviews until their recordings are available...though it's not the same as being there. How many of us wouldn't be alive now if Nye hadn't fought for services to ensure our lives? Interesting that one of the architects of the r*pe of the NHS was Tony Blair, also once played by Sheen.
@jwsuicides8095 Ай бұрын
I'm sure it's an amazing production. I hope to see a recording of it on a streaming platform. National Theatre though have got to get their act together with regards to their racism. In recent productions they've cast some very inferior actors due to their racist attitudes...nothing justifies that. I remember over 40 years ago Equity being very involved with stopping racism, but what was the point if the NT now revisiting those old times? From what I can see of the casting in this it looks like they're still up to their retro attitudes.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
As far as I know, NT practise colour blind casting which should ensure the best actors get the parts. Although the play is set in 1930s Spain, the cast, to me, look like a cross section of modern British society. There are two non-white actors in significant roles- Rosalind Eleazar and Thusitha Jayasunde- and both are superb.
@PatriciaBewer Ай бұрын
Are there disabled facilities at the Bridge theatre
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
I know there’s level access to the foyer and a lift down to the back of the stalls for wheelchair spaces and access. For other accessibility, take a look at this page on The Bridge website bridgetheatre.co.uk/accessibility/
@komteera7494 Ай бұрын
Thks for great review. So good and I really love to see it soon. 😊😊😊😊😊
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
Thank you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
@orth82 Ай бұрын
Fantastic review and a phenomenal play. So great I'm flying back to London to see it a second time and I've got my ticket reserved for the cinema showing as well. Thank you for this!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the show
@timhall3575 Ай бұрын
Seeing this on the screen last week (NFT cinematic screenings) has been a pivotal cultural moment for me personally.. I can only speak for myself - a theatrical newbie (I did see Much Ado About Nothing with Kenneth Branagh back in the day...1988?)..but it blew my mind. I'm 52. I want more. I want more theatre. This was... just incredible. Johnny Flynn. Bloody hell... Gattis. Middleton. Revelatory. Thankyou!!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven Ай бұрын
I’m so glad to read your comments.
@susanmoore8534 2 ай бұрын
I saw this last night and was blown away by Mark Gatiss' performance. He portrayed Gielgud to perfection; every nuance, his voice, it could have been him. I struggled to hear and understand some fast-moving dialogue from the rest of the cast in the first half, and Burton was rather too shouty for me in some scenes, but overall, the differences between the two great actors from different eras was explored well. I did feel that their difficult relationship in the first half was too quickly resolved in the second half, but overall, a masterful play exploring an interesting subject, with great set design.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
You make some good points. Thanks for the comment.
@denisewilkin4399 2 ай бұрын
I absolutely concur with everything you said!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@jasonthewatchmansson8873 2 ай бұрын
Scotland is not a war-torn country in Macbeth. It is at war at the beginning (against Norway) and at the end (against Malcolm's invading forces). But for most of the play, there is no war, so it makes no sense for there to be the sounds of artillery fire. Also, how tiresome to have the 10,000th performance in a "modern" setting.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
You make a good point. I didn’t mind that they wore modern dress but it was a bit odd for them to fight with swords rather than guns, when there was artillery exploding all over the place. Great acting though.
@red4070 18 күн бұрын
Could it be that the artillery is meant to be in Macbeth's head? Fiennes convinced me of Macbeth's delicate mental state and the battle noises to me are meant to be a kind of PTSD. 10,000th or not, Shakespeare's work in our modern world is as relevant as it's ever been.
@pauldayclemens7761 2 ай бұрын
Mr. Seven -- you are flat-out the finest, most well-spoken and fairest KZbin theatre reviewer on the planet! What a refreshing pleasure it is to watch and hear your insightful and eloquently expressed reactions to all the theatre you see and bring to us, the viewers, in many cases, allowing us to experience it vicariously. Though thanks to live-streamed services like NT Live, these shows are often made available to homes and theatres around the world. So, as an actor/writer and lifelong passionate theatre lover, I thank you profusely for gifting us all with your views and reviews! Bravo!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. That’s got my week off to a great start. I very much appreciate your kind words.
@finlaycooper5209 2 ай бұрын
great review, can't wait to see it in a few weeks!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@antonellamR2D2 2 ай бұрын
Great review, I hope this will get an European tour
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
It deserves one but I think you may have to make do with a live broadcast in the cinema.
@Pur9leRain 2 ай бұрын
I went to this with my friend for her 40th back in November. I’m still haunted by the music and the costumes. I keep banging about this but I really hope they release the songs on CD. Especially the Grand High witch’s solo and Bruno’s song about sweets.
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
I’m surprised a soundtrack hasn’t been released. The show has been very popular so my hope is it will get a longer run in the West End and that will be the cue for recording a soundtrack.
@dcwho085 2 ай бұрын
great review!!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ilseruwalder1499 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great review. Can´t wait to see this play next weekend. 5 star review is very promissing😊
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
@dyoung1492 2 ай бұрын
I saw this the other day. It's very funny and SJP is clearly a marvellous comic. MB is a little wooden and the tickets were expensive but I had a wonderful afternoon and I brought my own sweeties!
@TheatreReviewsWithPaulSeven 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. She’s clearly a talented performer.
@julietteyork6293 Ай бұрын
Where did you see it? I thought the show closed!
@dyoung1492 Ай бұрын
@@julietteyork6293 oh no, it's still playing at the Savoy Theatre in London.
@kiribackhouse7914 2 ай бұрын
Just saw this tonight at Trafalgar and I really liked it! Tanya was incredible and JLM was a sight to behold. The cellist added so much to the vibe. I agree with you that it wasnt a 'new' take but it was funny, fast-paced and had a well done twist at the end. I think I mostly loved the thought that went into JLMs character being part of this 1984 Ministry and upholding the societal gaslighting but occassionally admitting it all so you know he didnt drink the kool-aid, he's just a cynical player - which is arguably worse.
@user-pm4rt3eh9f 2 ай бұрын
A truly wonderful piece of theatre !