Exit the King’s interest in the crumbling of a kingdom is relevant, and I found its musings on death – and Anthony Ward’s visual representation of this – emotionally affecting.
‘Weirdly unfunny for something billed as a comedy’: EXIT THE KING – National Theatre
Adapted from Eugene Ionesco’s French absurdist comedy by Patrick Marber (who also directs), Exit the King, in a nutshell, tells the story of the death of the titular King, who’s told he must die and then does, in real time. It’s no more interesting than I’ve made it sound.
‘A play that is much more than a curiosity’: EXIT THE KING – National Theatre
The National Theatre brings a fascinating cast to Exit the King, the story of King Berenger, who has lived and ruled for 400 years. He is played by Rhys Ifans, a wild and unruly actor who is becoming more interesting with age.
IONESCO/DINNER AT THE SMITHS – Latvian House
Ionesco’s work finds the absurd in the mundane and highlights it. This dinner party with no dinner (but generous and replenished helpings of wine) certainly fit the bill.
IONESCO/DINNER AT THE SMITHS – Latvian House
On arriving at the front door of Latvian House I am met by a very smart, besuited Italian butler who refuses to let me in and won’t really give me a clear reason as to why. Had the performance begun?
THE BALD PRIMA DONNA – Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Guest Reviewer Terry Eastham awards Slip of the Lip production of The Bald Prima Donna ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sometimes, being a reviewer is the easiest job in the world. You go […]