Claire - Hattie Morahan
Jenny - Amanda Hale
Girl - Matilda Castrey
Directed by Katie Mitchell
Designed by Vicky Mortimer
In it's premier run at the Royal Court Downstairs in C8.
I didn't see anyone in I knew in the audience.
The WOS roundup gives a few mixed feelings and reservations. I have the impression that the production has moved on since the Press Night and I say that because of comments made during the post show talk.
I could quite easily see this again. I love ALL of the performances including the girl playing the 8 year old daughter. My companion noted that it was a different girl for the press night so one can only wonder if Ruby Douglas is even better than Matilda (who I saw).
This is a complicated play that twists around in a way simliar to Bliss but the lines and change in balance are slightly more clearly defined. I shall read the text and see if I can survive without seeing it again.Young Matilda also made a delightful, crowd pleasing contribution to the post show talk......and Mr Crimp allowed us to believe he bared his soul....a tiny bit.
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