tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801886505610086313.post6352886648417333407..comments2024-03-25T22:27:53.324-07:00Comments on Boycotting Trends.: Theatre Review: Propeller's Henry V (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford)Alex Ramonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13563545792136227647noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801886505610086313.post-90451823495558383402012-02-25T19:47:53.855-07:002012-02-25T19:47:53.855-07:00Just saw Propeller's Henry V in Perth, their f...Just saw Propeller's Henry V in Perth, their final performance Feburary 25th. Totally agree with the above review, somewhat disappointing and less than engaging. Some really clever moments but Henry lacked real presence and was not convincing. His voice lacks punch and volume and his delivery was too fast for me to fully engage with the emotions he must present to a waiting audience, and wait we did. He was better in the final scene with Kate. Branagh was, unfortunately, in my head the whole way through. 3 starsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801886505610086313.post-8507721333077932672011-11-14T18:23:49.084-07:002011-11-14T18:23:49.084-07:00Your review highlights this version well. I also ...Your review highlights this version well. I also found it a little slow. probablly because I saw an outstanding version of Henry V at The Central Studio in Basingstoke a few weeks ago by Company Boudin - with 4 male cast - and only 1hr 30mins - which I felt was far superior.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801886505610086313.post-59741077643842377362011-11-14T03:06:13.593-07:002011-11-14T03:06:13.593-07:00Thanks. They tackled the Henry VI plays in a 2-par...Thanks. They tackled the Henry VI plays in a 2-part adaptation called "Rose Rage" some years ago, I believe. I have a wish-list for productions as well - Richard II; M4M... But really, with Propeller, any play is fine. :)Alex Ramonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563545792136227647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801886505610086313.post-16683729416921377742011-11-13T16:51:01.877-07:002011-11-13T16:51:01.877-07:00Saw the matinee last wednesday and found your revi...Saw the matinee last wednesday and found your review very perceptive. Haven't seen Propeller before but look forward to seeing their future work. Would be great if they tackled some of the obscure Shakespeare canon (Henry 6 Parts 1-3 maybe?)but possibly tricky financing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com