Quick London Question: Player Kings (Ian McKellen) or London Tide

I currently have tickets for London Tide (mostly because of PJ Harvey) but just realizing that Ian McKellen is doing Falstaff (!!!!) in a new version of Shakespeare's Henry IV (Player Kings) while I'm in London. I was very fortunate to see the brilliant Jack O'Brian production of Henry IV in 2003 and consider it one of my all time favorite theatergoing experiences. I would need to bail on London Tide to see Player Kings.

I know London Tide is an unknown property, but anyone have thoughts on Player Kings? Or if anyone has any early insight on London Tide, I'd also appreciate it!

Thanks so much in advance!

Two Ladies: Thank you for this! You actually bring up another issue that I've been considering: I could buy a seat for Player Kings and go after London Tide. (London Tide starts at 1 and PK at 230.). Presuming of course that London TIde doesn't run 3 hours :-P

Just curious, what makes you so excited about London Tide? I've been a fan of PJ Harvey since my collage years and Norris is incredibly reliable, so when I knew I was going to London, it was a no-brainer. I'm interested in what drew you to this piece.

Thank you again: I knew it was Dickens, but not that it was a short story. I’ll read it overly this leisurely Easter weekend, thanks to you!

Ive seen Henry IV before and have also read the plays, so if I miss the first act, I wouldn’t be devastated (and maybe the house might let me in sooner if I chose a seat near the isle and door).

I took the previous comment to mean it was on the shorter side. My bad. Guess I’m going to wait until previews start before making a decision 🤷🏽‍♂️

How many more times are you going to have the opportunity to see Ian McKellen live on stage, and in a play that you like? That would be a serious consideration for me.

Eek...these reviews (and I linked one of the nicer ones)! Player Kings it is. Anyone want a matinee seat for London Tide for Wednesday at 1?

blaxx said: "Play Esq. said: "Eek...these reviews(and I linked one of the nicer ones)! Player Kings it is. Anyone want a matinee seat for London Tide for Wednesday at 1?

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London Tide is the laziest thing I've ever seen."

Blaxx: Just seeing this and thank you for letting me know it was worth giving up the tickets (the National has a great policy for giving credits on returns, FWIW)!

I ended up seeing Play Kings and absolutely loved it. I haven't stage-doored in years but just had to after this performance. Ian was as remarkable on stage as he was in person. Would HIGHLY recommend for those in London during the early summer!