The Ferryman

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Chris L

Jun 20, 2017, 11:42 AM
During our brief initial stay in London, before we take off across the UK, @AmyG and I have tickets to see The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth at the Royal Court Theatre. Anybody know anything about the production? We thought it looked interesting and wanted to see at least one non-Sondheim show while we're in town. Butterworth has a strong track record in theater and movies, and Sam Mendes is directing, so we figure it will be worth seeing.
But us, old friend,
What's to discuss, old friend?

Diane

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Jun 20, 2017, 12:30 PM
Quote from: Chris L on Jun 20, 2017, 11:42 AMDuring our brief initial stay in London, before we take off across the UK, @AmyG and I have tickets to see The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth at the Royal Court Theatre. Anybody know anything about the production? We thought it looked interesting and wanted to see at least one non-Sondheim show while we're in town. Butterworth has a strong track record in theater and movies, and Sam Mendes is directing, so we figure it will be worth seeing.

I was just reading about it--the subject has to do with the IRA, and it's over 3 hours long!  Have fun!  Mind you, I'd see it.

AmyG

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Jun 20, 2017, 12:41 PM
From what I read, it did not sound boring at all. In fact, it sounds like it's kind of a wild ride.

Vera Charles

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Jun 20, 2017, 12:50 PM
Butterworth and The Royal Court are a perfect pairing. What date are you going? (The Royal Court is one of my favourite producing houses in London.)

AmyG

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Jun 20, 2017, 12:55 PM
It's actually moving to the Geilgud in June. We are seeing it there October 4. My cousin who we are going with also praised the Royal Court.

Chris L

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Jun 20, 2017, 12:59 PM
Quote from: Vera Charles on Jun 20, 2017, 12:50 PMButterworth and The Royal Court are a perfect pairing. What date are you going? (The Royal Court is one of my favourite producing houses in London.)

October 4, right after we arrive. A night at the theater should help cure our jet lag. ;)
But us, old friend,
What's to discuss, old friend?

Leighton

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Jun 20, 2017, 02:52 PM
Coincidence, they just covered this on tonight's BBC News at Ten
Self indulgence is better than no indulgence!

Chris L

#7
Jun 20, 2017, 02:54 PM
Quote from: Leighton on Jun 20, 2017, 02:52 PMCoincidence, they just covered this on tonight's BBC News at Ten

Really? I should see if that's online. Did they interview Butterworth and/or Mendes?
But us, old friend,
What's to discuss, old friend?

Leighton

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Jun 20, 2017, 02:58 PM
Both!  Seems to be very well thought of
Self indulgence is better than no indulgence!

Chris L

#9
Jun 20, 2017, 03:00 PM
Quote from: Leighton on Jun 20, 2017, 02:58 PMBoth!  Seems to be very well thought of

Glad to hear it! We had a hunch it would be.
But us, old friend,
What's to discuss, old friend?

Leighton

#10
Jun 20, 2017, 03:01 PM
It's being talked about as play of the year apparently
Self indulgence is better than no indulgence!

Chris L

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Jun 20, 2017, 03:13 PM
Quote from: Leighton on Jun 20, 2017, 03:01 PMIt's being talked about as play of the year apparently

Sounds like we lucked out. I'm sure they opened the show just for us.
But us, old friend,
What's to discuss, old friend?

Diane

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Jun 20, 2017, 04:02 PM
I believe tickets sold out on day one at the Royal Court location and they immediately made plans for the West End transfer.  I think it is scheduled to be in NY as well.  Good catch, Amy.
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