Concluding our June/July London theatre:
28 June - Harry Potter I and II - such stage magic in service of a meandering story. But the magic is magical enough to carry you along. And those dementors were scary! 4 stars
30 June - Operation Mincemeat - such a fun fun time. thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. Boght the CD cast recording. DIdn't mind paying the top price for a Friday evening. Five stars.
1 July - Crazy for You - matinee - got a fabulous ticket at a fabulous price at box office. It's is theatrical ambrosia. (Even with the added hold when set pieces didn't come on). Charlie Stemp is a star and carries the paper thin story. And, for me, just the right amount of tap! 4 stars.
1 July - Motive and Cue. Generally well performed - but to what end, I'm not sure. I was entertained - the laughs were plentiful - the Hamlet scenes informative. The actor playing Elizabeth Taylor grew on me - despite the usual UK "flat American" accent that is not Elizabeth Taylor. Mark Gattis's John Gielgud was similar to his Mycroft Holmes on Sherlock. I did not think the build-up to Burton's "breakthrough" as seen in a recitation of To Be Or Not To Be communicated how the breaakthrough actually happened. It just, sort of, did after a little nudging from Gielgud. I'll have to check the book about the story from the library. 3 1/3 stars. This will be transferring to the Noel Coward later this year.
