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“And so I try to be kind to everything I see, and in everything I see, I see him.”

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James Norton and the cast of A Little Life at the wrap party, Mayfair Hotel London, 3 August 2023

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Narcissists and sucker punches

"Narcissists and sucker punches", a review of 'Best of Enemies', screened by the National Theatre Live in Johannesburg and Pretoria until 28 October 2023.

HEAD-to-head: Neo-Conservative William F. Buckley (David Harewood) and flamboyant liberal Gore Vidal (Zachary Quinto) in Best of Enemies, screened by the National Theatre Live, in Johannesburg and Pretoria this week. THE RUSH AND thrust of politics can date very easily. Particularly within the ambit of a staged play. In the hands of the makers of James Graham’s Best of Enemies, however, the…

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ALL Reunion 🥰

Luke with James Nortan,Omari Douglas,Nathalie Armin, Zachary Wyatt, Emily Vaughn-Barrett & Emilio Doorgasingh at the ATG Summer Party hosted by Ambassador Theatre Group CEO ✨️

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William Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well (Globe Theatre, 2024)

William Robinson as Paroles, Kit Young as Bertram, Ruby Bentall as Helena (here just Helen), Emilio Doorgasingh as Lafew, Georgia-Mae Myers as Diana, and Kwami Odoom as Dumaine

Photos by Marc Brenner

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“A Little Life” is ending.

That’s the question that has dominated this summer, after you watch Alcaraz beat Djokovic (a surprising number one) Luke Thompson as Willem and James Norton as Jude in ”A Little Life.” A non stop audiences walking to the West End’s hottest ticket 🎟️ it runs until August 5.

Hanya Yanagihara’s book, as conceived for the stage by Ivo van Hove and starring a lot of James Norton. The first is the emotionally hardcore, for whom nearly four hours of self-cutting and rape scenes is a feat to be endured. James Norton’s a star

Nathalie Armin as the social worker Ana and James Norton as Jude, the lawyer at the heart of Hanya Yanagihara’s novel. Photograph: Jan Versweyveld

Zubin Varla (as Harold) and Elliot Cowan (as Brother Luke) with Norton and Armin. The book is an exploration of trauma, survival and love as Jude suffers the lifelong impact of child abuse. Photograph: Jan Versweyveld

The book has been adapted by Yanagihara with director Ivo van Hove and Koen Tachelet. Photograph: Jan Versweyveld

Zach Wyatt (Malcolm) and Luke Thompson (Willem) with Norton. The show has a set and lighting design by Jan Versweyveld and costume design by An D’Huys. Photograph: Jan Versweyveld

Luke Thompson (Willem), James Norton (Jude), Zubin Varla (Harold), Emilio Doorgasingh (Andy), Zach Wyatt (Malcolm) and Omari Douglas (JB). Photograph: Jan Versweyveld

The production has an epic running time (3 hours, 40 minutes) to match the length of the novel. Photograph: Jan Versweyveld

This is the first English-language production of the novel. Photograph: Jan Versweyveld

At last year’s Edinburgh international festival, van Hove directed a version of the play in Dutch with his International Theater Amsterdam ensemble. The cast included Ramsey Nasr and Steven van Watermeulen. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

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An adaptation of A Little Life in Harold Pinter theatre (2023).

One of the most harrowing watches in my lifetime. So good, and massive applause to the cast for pulling this through.

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Gore and Howard // Best of Enemies (2021-22)

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THE KITE RUNNER - NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE, ★★★★☆

Direct from London’s West End, the adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel The Kite Runner is currently embarking on a UK Tour. US playwright Matthew Spangler’s adaptation is not flashy and does a brilliant job in getting the story out there in two and half hours. Director Giles Croft has produced a crisp piece that moves with great pace, but also remains stripped back and restrained, it’s only constant and ornament is the continual presence of tabla player Hanif Khan. His authentic soundscape emphasises the story and it’s many twists and turns. The addition of the ensemble and a soundtrack in areas was effective and helped to move the story through.

The story is a haunting and powerful tale of a friendship which stretches over cultures and continents in a stunning stage production. Set in Afghanistan, a country divided and on the verge of war, two childhood friends face being torn apart. A beautiful afternoon in Kabul, with the skies full of excitement and joy at a kite flying tournament soon becomes an afternoon that neither Hassan or Amir can foresee becoming a day that is etched on both of their memories forever. An incident that shatters both their friendships and their lives forever.

Amir (David Ahmad) leads the cast as both the narrator and Amir, throughout the production he transitions between these two roles with ease. From becoming the young Amir, full of play and passion towards his interest in creative writing, to the man who is haunted by one afternoon in Kabul. He is undoubtedly the main thread of the production and expertly draws you into the events of the story.  Watching the character of Hassan/Sohrab (Andrei Costin) bring the audience into his timid and obeying character is a solid display of characterisation. Playing a boy who says very little is tough but you’ll see that what he doesn’t say he makes up for in his physicality. It’s hard not to be moved by his own difficult story of how he’s betrayed by the one person he calls “the best friend he has ever had”.

The supporting cast multirole, shifting into various characters who are impacted by or set down the foundations of both the events before, during and after. Performances from Ravi Ajula, Emilio Doorgasingh and Bhavin Bhatt to name a few are some of the most emotive, powerful acting presences I have seen on this stage in a while. The production is compassionate towards the topic of asylum seekers and Afghanistan history, providing a great essence of education too. The only real downfall in the entire production is the tempo of the second act, it lacks an engaging quality prevalent in the first act.  Although convinced the story would move me to tears, I instead felt the hairs on my arms stand on end as the piece builds and the entire cast fill the stage, each bringing a instrument until a switch brings us into darkness. The Kite Runner is must-see, especially if you’re a fan of the much loved novel! - Emmie-Hope Newitt

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The Kite Runner Playhouse Theatre Hassan (Andrei Costin) Amnir David Ahmad Photo Irina Chira

In 2003 Khaled Hosseini’s debut novel The Kite Runner took the literary world by storm, clocking up more than 100 weeks on the New York bestsellers’ list. Four years later Matthew Spangler adapted the novel for the stage after meeting Hosseini in San Francisco in 2006.

(The play has no relationship with the film that came out in 2007). Spangler spent time researching Afghan history and culture, met with musicians, writers and ‘advocates for the Afghan community’ as well as members of Hosseini’s family to bring the story and characters in the novel to the stage. The play was first produced in 2007 at San Jose State University where Spangler is a Professor of Performance Studies. It took until 2014 to be seen in the UK at the Nottingham Playhouse and subsequently toured other parts of the UK. This summer production at the Playhouse follows on from a critically acclaimed run at Wyndham’s Theatre earlier this year, with a few cast changes. Having not read the novel or seen the film I had no preconceptions and cannot report on how closely or not the play follows the novel, but having seen it I can say with certainty that I would very much now like to read the novel to revisit this powerful story of friendship and redemption which starts amidst the tumultuous setting of social and political change of 1970s Afghanistan.

As we take our seats we are already being transported to Kabul with evocative and virtuosic live drumming onstage on the tabala by musician Hanif Khan. Khan plays wonderfully throughout and is also complimented by other music composed by Jonathan Girling, energised, urgent, joyous and sometimes calm and peaceful. The set is a simple Afghan skyline, which later seamlessly transforms itself into San Francisco. The cast are beautifully directed by Giles Croft – The kite running is exhilarating!

The play is narrated throughout by Amir (the novel is written in the first person) played very genuinely by David Ahmad who we first meet as 12-year-old. From the outset his earnest veracity draws us straight in to his joyous childhood friendship with Hassan, sensitively played by Andrei Costin (who also plays Sohrab very movingly in the second act). Amir and Hassan both live in the same house but their circumstances could not be more different – Amir’s father Baba, perfectly captured by Emilio Doorgasingh, is a domineering personality, wealthy businessman and owns an immense and wonderful house in Kabul. Hassan’s father Ali is by contrast, a poor Hazara, modest and works diligently and uncomplainingly as Baba’s servant – a moving, nuanced performance from Ezra Faroque Khan.

The two boys forge a deep friendship despite their vast differences in position, living an idyllic and careful childhood it seems, playing games, watching films in the local cinema and running kites on the Afghan hills. All is dreadfully changed In an instant by a horrendous act that neither boy is responsible for but in his reaction to events, Amir destroys not only this precious friendship but also the lives of all those in the household. Something Amir will regret his whole life and which has far reaching consequences for all, but he finds courage in the end to try and make amends and redeem himself.

The Kite Runner is epic, moving across continents as well as moving our hearts and souls. Evocative, compelling and extremely moving, Hosseini’s characters are powerfully portrayed and draw us in to the dramatic and emotional situations they encounter, We are reminded that within family and friendships there is loyalty, conflict, betrayal, secrecy, disappointment, pride, courage and much love. Fortunes can change dramatically and unexpectedly with harrowing consequences. In this epic story Amir gets a second chance to make things better. Would that Afghanistan itself could get that chance – how wonderful that would be.

Review by Catherine Françoise

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, this haunting and powerful story has been adapted into a stunning stage production. A haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, it follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan or Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever…

LISTINGS INFORMATION THE KITE RUNNER Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on the best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini Directed by Giles Croft Produced by Martin Dodd for UK Productions and Derek Nicol & Paul Walden for Flying Entertainment Originally produced by Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse 8 June – 26 August 2017

Playhouse Theatre Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE

http://ift.tt/2rx7T1A LondonTheatre1.com

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“I’ve never had a reaction like it in a theatre and I hope it doesn’t sound in any way kind of conceited but it happens every night. Every night the curtain comes up and I’ve never had a full standing ovation in my life and literally it gets one every night.” – James Norton talking to the Evening Standard, 31 March 2023.

A Little Life, curtain call. 💓😢👏

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Encounter the brilliance of Italian piazzas and the wonder of celebration in San Marco Square as The Spectators’ Guild’s carnival parade leads you through the streets of maritime Greenwich to Paynes & Borthwick Wharf – a bustling Venetian metropolis. Welcome to The Most Serene Republic and the site for Thomas Otway’s tale of corruption, friendship and love.

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The Kite Runner Playhouse Theatre Hassan (Andrei Costin) Amnir David Ahmad Photo Irina Chira

The Kite Runner’s incredible, critically acclaimed West End stage success continues to soar to new heights!

The production’s second West End season of the year at the Playhouse Theatre is being extended by a month to 26 August

Emilio Doorgasingh has been nominated Best Actor of the Year in Eastern Eye’s Arts Culture & Theatre Awards for The Kite Runner’s West End premiere

And The Kite Runner will tour 11 cities and towns across the UK from 31 August with more dates to be announced for 2018.

After winning rave reviews at Wyndham’s Theatre, receiving standing ovations at every show and captivating an audience of 60,000 theatregoers earlier this year, The Kite Runner announced that it would fly again in the West End in a strictly limited 8-week season at the Playhouse Theatre from 8 June.

David Ahmad now plays the show’s narrator, Amir. New to the West End cast are Ravi Aujla, Umar Pasha Jay Sajjid and Karl Seth.

Emilio Doorgasingh, who is returning to the show in the pivotal role of Baba, was named Best Actor of the Year in the annual Eastern Eye Arts Culture & Theatre Awards for The Kite Runner’s West End premiere at Wyndham’s Theatre.

Emilio is returning to the show at the Playhouse Theatre together with Andrei Costin “(deeply affecting” – Sunday Express; “subtle, mesmerising, heartbreaking and quietly brilliant” – West End Whingers; “the show stealer in a restrained and touching performance” – Jewish Chronicle) as Hassan, Lisa Zahra, Ezra Khan, Bhavin Bhatt and Tabla musician Hanif Khan.

Producers recently announced a major 11-venue UK tour following the West End season. The Kite Runner will open at Nottingham Playhouse (31 Aug – 9 Sept) then visit Glasgow Theatre Royal (11 – 16 Sept), Leeds West Yorkshire Playhouse (19 – 23 Sept), Cambridge Arts Theatre (25 – 30 September), Salford Lowry (3 – 7 Oct) , Edinburgh King’s Theatre (9 – 14 Oct), Sheffield Lyceum (17 – 21 Oct), Cheltenham Everyman (30 Oct – 4 Nov), Bath (6 – 11 Nov), Brighton Theatre Royal (14 – 18 Nov), Exeter Northcott Theatre (21- 25 Nov). Further 2018 tour dates will be announced soon.

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, this haunting and powerful story has been adapted into a stunning stage production. A haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, it follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan or Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever…

The Kite Runner, published in 2003, was Khaled Hosseini’s first novel. It became an instant bestseller across the globe and has since been published in 70 countries, selling 31.5 million copies in 60 languages.

The Kite Runner is adapted by Matthew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft. It is produced in the West End by Martin Dodd for UK Productions and Derek Nicol & Paul Walden for Flying Entertainment. It was originally produced by Nottingham Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.

LISTINGS INFORMATION THE KITE RUNNER Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on the best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini Directed by Giles Croft Produced by Martin Dodd for UK Productions and Derek Nicol & Paul Walden for Flying Entertainment Originally produced by Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse 8 June – 26 August 2017

Playhouse Theatre Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE

http://ift.tt/2rx7T1A LondonTheatre1.com

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First look at James Norton and the cast of A Little Life on the stage.

Source: The Guardian. Photos : Jan Versweyveld

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The cast of A Little Life and author Hanya Yanagihara greet the fans at the stage door of Harold Pinter Theatre, 25 March 2023

Source: Taria0508 on Twitter

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James Norton with the cast of A Little Life ( Luke Thompson, Omari Douglas, Zach Wyatt, Elliot Cowan, Nathalie Armin, Zubin Varla, Emilio Doorgasingh) and director Ivo Van Hove at the opening night after party at the Ham Yard Hotel, London, 30 March 2023