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This play was good fun, as I recall it and well received by most critics.
But it was not, in truth, a great play, nor an ideal outlet for the immense talent on show, both cast and creatives.
Still, we had a fun evening at the theatre and the National had somewhat of a hit on its hands.
Here is a link to a search term that finds reviews and stuff – click here.
Below is a trailer:
Below is an interview with the playwright:
Below is a vid with cast and author interviews:
I gave this production a one word review in my log:
Marvellous.
I remember that Janie and I had awaited this one eagerly. I remember that Ben Daniels was especially good in it, as were James Hazeldine, Paul Ritter, Julie Walters and Catherine McCormack. Howard Davies directing – and indeed the Cottesloe, now Dorfman as a location – were consistently good back then.
Charles Spencer in the Telegraph had to set aside his antipathy towards Arthur Miller because he thought this production so good:
Article from 10 Jul 2000 The Daily Telegraph (London, Greater London, England)
Susannah Clapp loved the play and the production:
Article from 9 Jul 2000 The Observer (London, Greater London, England)
Patrick Marmion in The Standard issued a rare “outstanding” mark:
Article from 7 Jul 2000 Evening Standard (London, Greater London, England)
John Gross, like his mate Charles Spencer, liked the production more than the play:
Article from 16 Jul 2000 Sunday Telegraph (London, Greater London, England)
A rare and unexpected downbeat note comes from our friend, Michael Billington, who didn’t like the choice of play, nor did he like the production.
Article from 8 Jul 2000 The Guardian (London, Greater London, England)
I guess you cannot please all of the people all of the time.
