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There are, however, exceptions and Shakespeare in Love is a triumphant case in point, newly adapted by Lee Hall from Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's original script. As a rule, they make the theatre look like a poor cousin of film.
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an absolute joy from beginning to end." Kate Bassett in the Times described how "most West End versions of big-screen hits seem like a dispiriting waste of time. Declan Donnellan directs with panache, bringing the stage alive with theatricality. the large cast plunges headlong into the piece with barnstorming enthusiasm. If anything the stage version is even better as it not only enhances Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's original screenplay but allows the piece to breathe the air of a more fitting environment. that is filled with moments of sheer stage poetry as well as good-natured, effervescent fun." Neil Norman in the Daily Express commented that "rarely has a film sat more happily on the stage than Lee Hall's theatre adaptation of John Madden's multi Oscar–winning movie. this is a play that stands on its own two feet as a heady celebration of the act of theatre." Sarah Hemming in the Financial Times said that "in Declan Donnellan’s witty, rumbustious and largely enjoyable production, it becomes a touching comedy and a mischievous love letter to theatre." Paul Taylor in the Independent praised it as being a " joyous stage adaptation of the Oscar-laden 1997 movie. for the most part, the play manages to be witty and warm-hearted at the same time. When this production opened at the Noel Coward Theatre in July 2014, Quentin Letts in the Daily Mail hailed it as being " a swooning, skittish delight, all the merrier for containing no top-flight stars." Michael Billington in the Guardian wrote that "Lee Hall's new version is a love letter to theatre itself, and one that celebrates the way magic and mystery are born out of chaos and confusion. Declan Donnellan's London directing credits include Martin Guerre (Prince Edward Theatre 1996). Lee Hall's West End writing credits include Billy Elliot the Musical (Victoria Palace Theatre 2005) and The Pitmen Painters (Duchess Theatre 2011). The original cast featured Tom Bateman as 'Will Shakespeare' and Lucy Briggs-Owen as 'Viola De Lesseps', with Ian Bartholomew as 'Tilney', Tony Bell as 'Ralph', Daisy Boulton as 'Kate', Anna Carteret as 'Queen Elizabeth', Paul Chahidi as 'Henslowe', Tim Van Eyken as 'Robin'/'Frees', Janet Fullerlove as 'Molly'/'Mistress Quickly', David Ganly as 'Burbage', Richard Howard as 'Sir Robert De Lesseps', Harry Jardine as 'Sam', Abigail McKern as 'Nurse', David Oakes as 'Marlowe', Patrick Osborne as 'Wabash', Thomas Padden as 'Adam'/'Gregory', Alistair Petrie as 'Wessex', Doug Rao as 'Ned Alleyn', Ferdy Roberts as 'Fennyman', Colin Ryan as 'Webster', Elliott Rennie as 'Lambert', along with Michael Chadwick, Tom Clegg, Ryan Donaldson, Amy Marchant, Sandy Murray, Timothy O’Hara and Charlie Tighe.ĭirected by Declan Donnellan, with choreography by Jane Gibson, designs by Nick Ormerod, lighting by Nick Austin, music by Paddy Cunneen, and sound by Simon Baker Play written by Lee Hall from the original Oscar-winning screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. The production contains a brief glimpse of nudity. Please note that this stage production is recommended for children over the age of 12. This sweeping romantic comedy promises to transport you back to Shakespeare's London, teeming with vibrant colours, characters, music and life. Their forbidden love draws many others, including Queen Elizabeth, into the drama and inspires Will to write the greatest love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet. Plagued by debt, promising young playwright Will Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he finds his muse in the form of passionate noblewoman, Viola De Lesseps. The eagerly awaited stage premiere of Shakespeare in Love in London, adapted from the Oscar-winning film by Lee Hall and directed by Declan Donnellan. Previewed 2 July 2014, Opened 23 July 2014, Closed 18 April 2015 at the Noel Coward Theatre in London