Pros: The Wild Duck is a witty and inventive adaptation of Ibsen’s masterpiece. Cons: The play lacks in subtext and can sometimes feel more intellectual than emotional. Henrik Ibsen wrote The Wild Duck in 1884. He was white, Norwegian, and fifty-six. He had fathered an illegitimate child. His father was declared bankrupt. This is the truth, we are told, but from the very moment this word is uttered, at the beginning of the play, we are invited to question everything. What ...
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Hamlet, Almeida Theatre – Review
Andrew Scott gives a commanding and convincing performance in this powerful updated production.
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Pretty much as good as it gets. Don’t miss it.
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A strong group of actors, fantastic medley of light, sound, video and the set itself make for an intriguing and unforgettable experience.
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A marathon performance of a bloody saga with very impressive acting.
Read More »1984, Almeida Theatre – Review
A fearless and captivating adaptation. Fiercely intelligent staging and spellbinding multimedia effects combine to make a masterpiece out of a masterpiece.
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