The only phallic symbol Brick can raise is the crutch he uses for his broken foot.
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I can see Edgar-Jones growing into her already riveting performance.
She can make a movie when the Almeida run ends February 1, then move into the West End.
From left: Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’, Imelda Staunton in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and John Lithgow in ‘Giant’Marc Brenner; Manuel Harlan
The production will be catnip for filmmakers, casting directors and producers.
The plays about how Dahl mishandled accusations of antisemitism.
Lithgow totally inhabits Dahl, warts and all.
Daisy Edgar -Jones and Kingsley Ben-Adir in ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’Marc Brenner
Its also good to see a thespian triumph in anewplay.
TheBohemian RhapsodyOscar winner stars with Indira Varmer in a production ofOedipusthat opens at the Old Vic beginning January 21.
The Theban drama is being jointly directed by Matthew Warchus and boundary-breaking choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter.
By the way, Lloyds production of ShakespearesThe Tempestis worth catching at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
And Sigourney Weavers Prospero is a treat.
It runs until February 1.
Instead its been turned into a pantomime with outlandishly garish costumes.
Suspended against a red velvet curtain was a black handbag.
Yes, the very handbag that set Wildes play in motion.
It made me laugh.
Shame that I departed in such a glum mood.
Deliciously naughty, too.
Hurry, the limited season ends January 12.
I wouldnt take it to Woking!
Im afraid that the NTs production wouldnt get as far as Surbiton, let alone Woking.
It runs at the Donmar Warehouse from February 14-April 12.
It will run at the Nationals Lyttelton Theatre in the summer, with official dates to be announced.
Justin Martin will direct.
It will play on the Olivier Theatre stage June 6-21.
