2009 in THEATRE

Theatre I attended this year.

Three Days of Rain
In the West End. Starring: James McAvoy, Nigel Harman and Lyndsey Marshal. I saw this while it was in previews, and greatly enjoyed it. It probably helped that I am a huge fan of McAvoy’s. I met the cast afterwards and they were all very gracious, signed things and chatted. There were notes, but I expect that from any play in previews.

The Lion King
This was the second time I’d seen this play in the West End. I absolutely adored it the first time round — I had been in the stalls, and was around thirteen perhaps, and just was completely in love. This time I went because a friend wanted to see it, and I booked us a private box, and it was spectacular. Really enjoyed ourselves.

Godspell
This was put on by university students in my town. It was amazing. I couldn’t’ve imaged it to be more spectacular if done by professionals. One of the guys in the play, I forget who, had a voice that made me want to grab him and never let go. He was absolutely mind-blowingly wonderful.

Waiting for Godot
In the West End. Starring: Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart, Simon Callow and Ronald Pickup. THIS WAS FUCKING BRILLIANT. Oh my God, I was just in awe of how wonderful all these actors were, and the director, and just — I was completely completely in shock. Genuinely one of the best things I’ve ever seen on stage. I met all of them afterwards, and got their signatures — Simon Callow is a darling. He gave me a hug when I said he was wonderful and said I was, too.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s
In the West End. Starring: Anna Friel and Joseph Cross. Very authentic to the book, really well done. It was marred by my having seen the film first, but a genuine delight.

Actor!
In University, by uni students. A couple of my friends were in it. I liked it, but it wasn’t astounding. Either acting-wise or the actual play.

RENT
In our Student Union, by uni students. I went because I adore RENT so much. Cut short, I was sorely disappointed.