MEF's review of "Hecuba"
MEF's review of "Hecuba"
#0MEF's review of "Hecuba"
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:35pm
Man, oh, man. I have always been in awe of Vanessa Redgrave-in my opinion, the greatest living actress-and that awe was further realized last night when she opened in the RSC production of "Hecuba" at BAM. The feeling that you get when you watch a truly spectacular actor at work is alive and well in Brooklyn. Like Deborah Warner's "Medea" three years ago, an old classic has been brought to vibrant and utterly terrifying life.
Adapted by Tony Harrison from the original text by Euripides, this new "Hecuba" seems especially relevant. Hecuba exacts her revenge in a chilling manner that will make your blood turn cold, and tears will stream down your face furiously.
I really am at a loss for words to describe Ms. Redgrave's earth-shattering Hecuba, so I won't even try. I'll just tell you to get to Brooklyn and see the greatest actress living perform a theatrical miracle.
popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#1re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:37pmJust out of interest, MEF, who is listed as director?
#2re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:42pmI cannot find by bill, and I checked the website, which lists no director. I'll look again for my bill.
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#3re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:43pmLaurence Boswell.
#4re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:45pm
Thanks, Bway.
Updated On: 6/18/05 at 02:45 PM
popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#5re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:46pmHad heard she'd had him fired. Guess not.
#6re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:49pmPop, did you see the Claire Higgins production? I would've loved to have seen that.
popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#7re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:50pmOh yes yes I did. It was awe inspiring. SHE was awe inspiring.
#8re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:54pmShe is quite extraordinary (I'm sure her Linda Loman is beyond brilliant).
popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#9re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:55pmI must see her in Salesman. I must.
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#11re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 2:59pmhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/showinfo.cfm?showid=895
#12re: MEF's review of 'Hecuba'
Posted: 6/18/05 at 3:01pmJust seeing Redgrave's face in the promo shot is giving me chills.
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