Present: Kate, Nic, Helen
Date: July 21, 2011
Breathtaking from the moment we entered the theatre, which, with an immense cross hanging above the stage, was like entering a Cathedral; this was a powerful examination of the theory that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The battle scenes with stomping soldiers were loud and rousing. The astonishing stage at this theatre created multiple levels above and below ground but always with a stark simplicity.
Kate and I loved this, with a passion, but it wasn't so much Helen's cup of tea.
Maybe my favourite play to date (2014).
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Friday, 8 July 2011
Betrayal, Comedy Theatre
Present: Nic, Brian, Helen, Nic J, Gill
Date: July 8, 2011
Dinner: Pre-theatre at Busaba Eathai
The magical KST starred in this clever Harold Pinter based on the true story of his affair with Joan Bakewell. A little snippet that Helen's Mum was able to impart.
The story of a long-term affair is told backwards from the end to the beginning. There's more than one betrayal: woman betrays husband; husband betrays friend and is betrayed in turn; lovers betray each other ...
Date: July 8, 2011
Dinner: Pre-theatre at Busaba Eathai
The magical KST starred in this clever Harold Pinter based on the true story of his affair with Joan Bakewell. A little snippet that Helen's Mum was able to impart.
The story of a long-term affair is told backwards from the end to the beginning. There's more than one betrayal: woman betrays husband; husband betrays friend and is betrayed in turn; lovers betray each other ...
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