Chris
@chris1701.bsky.social
My hobbies, in no particular order, are: culture, alienation, boredom and despair.
Not sure I can cope with another platform, and I don’t really do Instagram. If Threads is more active than this and X, I might have another look at some point. 👍🏻
August 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Not sure I can cope with another platform, and I don’t really do Instagram. If Threads is more active than this and X, I might have another look at some point. 👍🏻
Appreciate the updates on the long-running contractual/ownership news, because it’s obviously important to the franchise but I don’t think I’d have enough capacity to read articles on it/keep up with it on my own steam! 😅
August 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Appreciate the updates on the long-running contractual/ownership news, because it’s obviously important to the franchise but I don’t think I’d have enough capacity to read articles on it/keep up with it on my own steam! 😅
Here’s what I’ve seen in June/July.
Highlights were definitely Here We Are (Sondheim) at the National and Evita (Jamie Lloyd). Unexpected other highlights were The Globe’s The Crucible and Intimate Apparel at the Donmar.
#Theatre
Highlights were definitely Here We Are (Sondheim) at the National and Evita (Jamie Lloyd). Unexpected other highlights were The Globe’s The Crucible and Intimate Apparel at the Donmar.
#Theatre
August 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Here’s what I’ve seen in June/July.
Highlights were definitely Here We Are (Sondheim) at the National and Evita (Jamie Lloyd). Unexpected other highlights were The Globe’s The Crucible and Intimate Apparel at the Donmar.
#Theatre
Highlights were definitely Here We Are (Sondheim) at the National and Evita (Jamie Lloyd). Unexpected other highlights were The Globe’s The Crucible and Intimate Apparel at the Donmar.
#Theatre
Forgot I was keeping this Bluesky thread going, so anyway here’s what I’ve seen since Much Ado closed in April.
The top three highlights were probably:
#DearEngland at the National Theatre
#Ghosts at Lyric, Hammersmith
#Retrograde in its West End transfer
The top three highlights were probably:
#DearEngland at the National Theatre
#Ghosts at Lyric, Hammersmith
#Retrograde in its West End transfer
May 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Forgot I was keeping this Bluesky thread going, so anyway here’s what I’ve seen since Much Ado closed in April.
The top three highlights were probably:
#DearEngland at the National Theatre
#Ghosts at Lyric, Hammersmith
#Retrograde in its West End transfer
The top three highlights were probably:
#DearEngland at the National Theatre
#Ghosts at Lyric, Hammersmith
#Retrograde in its West End transfer
#MuchAdoAboutNothing at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, which I saw for a second time on 5 April - closing night:
Perhaps because it was closing night, but the atmosphere was somehow even more fun. The whole cast were brilliant once again, and was a privilege to see this from the front row!
Perhaps because it was closing night, but the atmosphere was somehow even more fun. The whole cast were brilliant once again, and was a privilege to see this from the front row!
April 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
#MuchAdoAboutNothing at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, which I saw for a second time on 5 April - closing night:
Perhaps because it was closing night, but the atmosphere was somehow even more fun. The whole cast were brilliant once again, and was a privilege to see this from the front row!
Perhaps because it was closing night, but the atmosphere was somehow even more fun. The whole cast were brilliant once again, and was a privilege to see this from the front row!
#TheYears, which I saw the day before it won multiple Olivier Awards:
This really deserves all the praise it’s received. It’s really well adapted for stage, and the staging and acting itself is very powerful!
This really deserves all the praise it’s received. It’s really well adapted for stage, and the staging and acting itself is very powerful!
April 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#TheYears, which I saw the day before it won multiple Olivier Awards:
This really deserves all the praise it’s received. It’s really well adapted for stage, and the staging and acting itself is very powerful!
This really deserves all the praise it’s received. It’s really well adapted for stage, and the staging and acting itself is very powerful!
I thought this was amazing - and thanks to how the show builds up/starts, I can now say I’ve been on stage at the RSC! 👍🏻😄
March 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I thought this was amazing - and thanks to how the show builds up/starts, I can now say I’ve been on stage at the RSC! 👍🏻😄
#Elektra, starring Brie Larson:
Dear Lord, this was something else.
Would I recommend it?
🎶Nooooo!🎶
Was it worth the £1 row B seat?
🎶Nooooo!🎶
Dear Lord, this was something else.
Would I recommend it?
🎶Nooooo!🎶
Was it worth the £1 row B seat?
🎶Nooooo!🎶
March 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#Elektra, starring Brie Larson:
Dear Lord, this was something else.
Would I recommend it?
🎶Nooooo!🎶
Was it worth the £1 row B seat?
🎶Nooooo!🎶
Dear Lord, this was something else.
Would I recommend it?
🎶Nooooo!🎶
Was it worth the £1 row B seat?
🎶Nooooo!🎶
#Punch at the Young Vic:
I first saw Punch last year at Nottingham Playhouse & thought it was incredible. Seeing the London transfer with the same cast, it was even more impactful the second time. Writing & acting are flawless; being in the audience is such an emotional journey that stays with you.
I first saw Punch last year at Nottingham Playhouse & thought it was incredible. Seeing the London transfer with the same cast, it was even more impactful the second time. Writing & acting are flawless; being in the audience is such an emotional journey that stays with you.
March 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#Punch at the Young Vic:
I first saw Punch last year at Nottingham Playhouse & thought it was incredible. Seeing the London transfer with the same cast, it was even more impactful the second time. Writing & acting are flawless; being in the audience is such an emotional journey that stays with you.
I first saw Punch last year at Nottingham Playhouse & thought it was incredible. Seeing the London transfer with the same cast, it was even more impactful the second time. Writing & acting are flawless; being in the audience is such an emotional journey that stays with you.
#EdwardII at the RSC:
Daniel Evans is amazing in this very daring production. I liked how it didn’t have an interval, so the tension built, and built… and built. It was also a nice immersive start to allow the audience to walk across the stage as part of the lying in state that sets the scene.
Daniel Evans is amazing in this very daring production. I liked how it didn’t have an interval, so the tension built, and built… and built. It was also a nice immersive start to allow the audience to walk across the stage as part of the lying in state that sets the scene.
March 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#EdwardII at the RSC:
Daniel Evans is amazing in this very daring production. I liked how it didn’t have an interval, so the tension built, and built… and built. It was also a nice immersive start to allow the audience to walk across the stage as part of the lying in state that sets the scene.
Daniel Evans is amazing in this very daring production. I liked how it didn’t have an interval, so the tension built, and built… and built. It was also a nice immersive start to allow the audience to walk across the stage as part of the lying in state that sets the scene.
#Hamlet at the RSC (which I saw for the second time as part of a two-show visit alongside #EdwardII):
Loved seeing this again. Luke Thallon gave another great performance, which was subtly different from the first time I saw it. Enjoyed seeing the staging from a different perspective too!
Loved seeing this again. Luke Thallon gave another great performance, which was subtly different from the first time I saw it. Enjoyed seeing the staging from a different perspective too!
March 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Romeo and Juliet at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry:
Described as “the original play, originally scored – with rap and R&B”, it’s well worth seeing when it moves to Bristol and Hackney. It’s got a lot of nice ideas in terms of staging - down to the programmes and atmosphere in the theatre beforehand.
Described as “the original play, originally scored – with rap and R&B”, it’s well worth seeing when it moves to Bristol and Hackney. It’s got a lot of nice ideas in terms of staging - down to the programmes and atmosphere in the theatre beforehand.
March 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Romeo and Juliet at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry:
Described as “the original play, originally scored – with rap and R&B”, it’s well worth seeing when it moves to Bristol and Hackney. It’s got a lot of nice ideas in terms of staging - down to the programmes and atmosphere in the theatre beforehand.
Described as “the original play, originally scored – with rap and R&B”, it’s well worth seeing when it moves to Bristol and Hackney. It’s got a lot of nice ideas in terms of staging - down to the programmes and atmosphere in the theatre beforehand.
Buffy Revamped, as part of its UK tour:
It’s described as ‘7 seasons in 70 minutes’, and it’s a really fun recap of the whole Buffy story told from Spike’s perspective. Lots of 90s references and Buffy Easter eggs! Great fun! #BuffyRevamped
It’s described as ‘7 seasons in 70 minutes’, and it’s a really fun recap of the whole Buffy story told from Spike’s perspective. Lots of 90s references and Buffy Easter eggs! Great fun! #BuffyRevamped
March 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Buffy Revamped, as part of its UK tour:
It’s described as ‘7 seasons in 70 minutes’, and it’s a really fun recap of the whole Buffy story told from Spike’s perspective. Lots of 90s references and Buffy Easter eggs! Great fun! #BuffyRevamped
It’s described as ‘7 seasons in 70 minutes’, and it’s a really fun recap of the whole Buffy story told from Spike’s perspective. Lots of 90s references and Buffy Easter eggs! Great fun! #BuffyRevamped
I might or might not have (I definitely have) booked for a second visit!
(It is being filmed though I believe!)
(It is being filmed though I believe!)
February 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I might or might not have (I definitely have) booked for a second visit!
(It is being filmed though I believe!)
(It is being filmed though I believe!)
Seeing this tomorrow. From the photos I’ve seen online, the sets and costumes look amazing! Look forward to seeing it!
February 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Seeing this tomorrow. From the photos I’ve seen online, the sets and costumes look amazing! Look forward to seeing it!
Girls & Boys, starring Aisling Loftus at Nottingham Playhouse:
One actor, an hour and 45 minutes. Definitely the kind of play where it works best the least you know. It’s a really difficult watch at times - but v/impressive: layered writing, great acting and set design.
#Girls&Boys #GirlsAndBoys
One actor, an hour and 45 minutes. Definitely the kind of play where it works best the least you know. It’s a really difficult watch at times - but v/impressive: layered writing, great acting and set design.
#Girls&Boys #GirlsAndBoys
February 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Girls & Boys, starring Aisling Loftus at Nottingham Playhouse:
One actor, an hour and 45 minutes. Definitely the kind of play where it works best the least you know. It’s a really difficult watch at times - but v/impressive: layered writing, great acting and set design.
#Girls&Boys #GirlsAndBoys
One actor, an hour and 45 minutes. Definitely the kind of play where it works best the least you know. It’s a really difficult watch at times - but v/impressive: layered writing, great acting and set design.
#Girls&Boys #GirlsAndBoys
Great venue! Saw Suede and Johnny Marr there last year! Keen to make a return trip!!!
February 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Great venue! Saw Suede and Johnny Marr there last year! Keen to make a return trip!!!
#AStreetcarNamedDesire, starring Paul Mescal:
Was excited to see this based on it being a return to the West End for a limited run before moving to Broadway. The acting was brilliant, but at times I felt the staging didn’t quite work for me. I might be in the minority though based on the reviews!
Was excited to see this based on it being a return to the West End for a limited run before moving to Broadway. The acting was brilliant, but at times I felt the staging didn’t quite work for me. I might be in the minority though based on the reviews!
February 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#AStreetcarNamedDesire, starring Paul Mescal:
Was excited to see this based on it being a return to the West End for a limited run before moving to Broadway. The acting was brilliant, but at times I felt the staging didn’t quite work for me. I might be in the minority though based on the reviews!
Was excited to see this based on it being a return to the West End for a limited run before moving to Broadway. The acting was brilliant, but at times I felt the staging didn’t quite work for me. I might be in the minority though based on the reviews!
#InsideNo9 / #StageFright, based on the Inside No. 9 TV series:
Thought this was a lot of fun! Packed with references to the TV series, as well as lots of meta West End references and nods to the fact it’s a stage play. Won’t post any spoilers at all - but great fun for fans of the TV series!
Thought this was a lot of fun! Packed with references to the TV series, as well as lots of meta West End references and nods to the fact it’s a stage play. Won’t post any spoilers at all - but great fun for fans of the TV series!
February 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#InsideNo9 / #StageFright, based on the Inside No. 9 TV series:
Thought this was a lot of fun! Packed with references to the TV series, as well as lots of meta West End references and nods to the fact it’s a stage play. Won’t post any spoilers at all - but great fun for fans of the TV series!
Thought this was a lot of fun! Packed with references to the TV series, as well as lots of meta West End references and nods to the fact it’s a stage play. Won’t post any spoilers at all - but great fun for fans of the TV series!
#Hamlet at the RSC, directed by Rupert Goold and starring Luke Thallon, Jared Harris, Anton Lesser, Eliot Levey, Nancy Carroll:
This was amazing: play of the year so far for me. Brilliantly staged; an incredible cast led by Thallon who puts in a masterclass performance walking the lines of madness.
This was amazing: play of the year so far for me. Brilliantly staged; an incredible cast led by Thallon who puts in a masterclass performance walking the lines of madness.
February 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#Hamlet at the RSC, directed by Rupert Goold and starring Luke Thallon, Jared Harris, Anton Lesser, Eliot Levey, Nancy Carroll:
This was amazing: play of the year so far for me. Brilliantly staged; an incredible cast led by Thallon who puts in a masterclass performance walking the lines of madness.
This was amazing: play of the year so far for me. Brilliantly staged; an incredible cast led by Thallon who puts in a masterclass performance walking the lines of madness.