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Height of the Storm
25 November 2018
A heart rendering play with an exceptional cast who take you on a journey through dealing with death and the grief of the aging parent. Family secrets are uncovered and the two sisters come to terms with finding out about their unknown brother and fathers infidelity. However, you need to concentrate as it moves fast and can be confusing at times. If you want to read past reviews on my blog visit outthere1971 @writeoutthere1971 on wordpress
Outthere1971 aka Elaine Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Spellbinding
24 November 2018
Incredible plot, which violates all the known laws of physics in the most adorable fashion. Superbly acted out by the cast. Fantastic, moving and memorable experience.
Dmitri Safronov Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Flawed
23 November 2018
Wonderful acting but a rather turgid and predictable play.
Tim Moss Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Challenging and fascinating theatre
23 November 2018
Great performance that kept you thinking and wondering throughout the play. Great acting, engaging storyline, lovely set. Really enjoyed it.
Play Enjoyer Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Pure entertainment
22 November 2018
Very much enjoyed show Engrossing & intriguing in presence of actors who are so professional they do not seem to be acting Loved the play on time past & present
Laura Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Well acted and makes you think
21 November 2018
Loved the play. As someone with dementia in my family it was an eye opener as to how that person must see things and feels. Sad too. Was perfect for an after performance discussion which I had with the lady sat next to me!
Kim Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant production and acting
21 November 2018
The acting in this production was excellent. The way the play dealt with key human issues was creative. Really worth seeing.
Lorraine Confirmed ticket purchaser
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For OAPs specially
19 November 2018
Multi-layered drama which viewers would enjoy unravelling.
Sanjay Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Height of the Storms
16 November 2018
We had a very enjoyable evening we throughly enjoyed the performance we thought the acting was fantastic and the play was very thought provoking.
A. Rushbrook Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Excellent production
15 November 2018
Superb performances. So thrilled to see two of my favourite actors on stage together - tour de force.
Highly recommend.
Claire Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Superb acting, powerful performance and moving plot
15 November 2018
Plot was thought provoking, emotional and the acting was brilliant throughout. Highly recommend it.
KB Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Short but thought-provoking
15 November 2018
Brilliant acting by he whole cast, this is a play which was worth travelling to see - my younger sister came from west Wales (Machynlleth) and I travelled from Hythe in Kent. We were not disappointed, but our only thought is that we might have had a better view of the stage, had we been able to book seats in the Stalls, or a little lower down in the theatre than the Balcony!
Francis Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A moving play brilliantly acted
13 November 2018
The Height of the Storm deals with growing old and facing separation after a lifetime together, in a complex and interesting way. It is not entirely clear which of the two spouses has died, how or even if, as the author plays with time, perspective, and imagination. Despite the elements of humour coming in particular from the female character's words the overriding feeling is that of mortality, vulnerability and human suffering. Are we ever really free to keep our promises? We are privileged to have these themes interpreted by two such consummate actors, supported excellently by the minor roles.
Kareai Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Height of the Storm
11 November 2018
Acting of the highest order.
JP Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Confusing
11 November 2018
Acting firm Pryce and Atkins was amazing but wish I’d known that the storyline was so confusing really couldn’t get to grips but does make you think.
Marie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The height of the storm
11 November 2018
Although a very interesting theme it was quite confusing and the sound quality was awful. Sadly Eileen Atkins didn’t project her voice which meant that we missed a lot of what she said. Several people around us (in the gods) were saying the same thing.
Nina Vieira Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Enigma within a conundrum
11 November 2018
I enjoyed the production and the acting was superb. If, however, you want to pull all the stands together and reach a resolved solution this play will present you with a real challenge and at the end a sense of frustration.
Mungo Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Thoroughly Enjoyable
11 November 2018
I really enjoyed the two leads, especially Eileen Atkins. I'm a little hard of hearing but I didn't miss one word of her lines. She is such a natural actress and a joy to watch. Jonathan Pryce was also very good but I had a little difficulty catching some of his dialogue. This is a play that certainly makes you think.
Docking Confirmed ticket purchaser
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11 November 2018
Height of the storm, very well acted, clear diction.
Theresa Confirmed ticket purchaser
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I loved this
9 November 2018
Ok am not even close to a regular theatre goer, but heh, my opinion counts!?! Really loved the performance and believed in characters and especially liked the way the messed with your head to simulate dementia. And great to see JP up close.
Dan Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Height of Acting
9 November 2018
If only more theatre of this calibre could be rolled out across the world. The characterisation adopted by Atkins and Pryce was brilliant with a strong supporting cast. The play was as much thought provoking and confronting as it was emotional and real.
Matthew Walton Confirmed ticket purchaser
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THAT was acting!
8 November 2018
The play showed great insight into the complexity of emotions, love, trust and the difficulties we have integrating them into everyday life. These actors had felt that and wanted to transmit these confused sentiments to us. Masterful translation with just one wobble.
Wonderful interpretation, positively sensitive, thank you.
Heather Anne Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Magical!
6 November 2018
Simply superb!!!
Lia Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Powerful and emotional performance.
5 November 2018
Truely excellent performance by all of the cast. The play was powerful, moving and emotionally engaging. Don't miss it !
Salter's Confirmed ticket purchaser
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4 November 2018
Enjoyable play ,thought provoking. It was well acted , the kitchen was typical shabby chic French as I remember. The lightening was very imaginative and was used to create atmosphere. Also the play had no interval which I appreciated. It made me laugh and cry. Well acted play in my opinion.
Gigi Boujouane Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Challenging but satisfying drama
4 November 2018
This was a play about dementia and much more. The challenge for the audience was to unravel the narrative which conflated two separate visits by anxious children to discuss their father's dementia and what steps to take. The first visit preceded their mother's death and the second dealt with the period immediately after her funeral. Her constant presence on stage poignantly portrayed the sense of loss felt by a partner after a marriage of 50+ years while trying to keep a grip on reality. Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins portrayed the couple brilliantly and if I use the adjective pinteresque to describe the play, it is meant as a compliment.
Richard W Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Height of the storm
3 November 2018
Very different Not a straightforward drama. Lots to think about. We talked about it afterwards for some time. Glad we saw it Excellent performance.
Sue from Wembley Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Breathtaking Performance
3 November 2018
Breathtaking performance from an outstanding cast.
Dr chinedu Ike-Morris Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant
3 November 2018
Outstanding actors in a thought provoking setting. Says on your mind for a long time afterwards.
Clive Mieville Confirmed ticket purchaser
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2 November 2018
Great play lovely old theatre but seats not very comfortable
Sarah Doe Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Great play!
2 November 2018
Superb acting by Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce! Rest of the cast were pretty good too.
You have to think about what is portrayed in front of you but well worth watching.
Tinker Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Incredible performance and acting
1 November 2018
A brilliant play. The best I've seen on years. Acting from all the cast incredible. Such a moving play, poignant and moving. Can't recommend the play highly enough.
Janet Price Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Very Gentle but incredibly powerful!
1 November 2018
You really need to read up on reviews and synopsis before going, to help your understanding and enjoyment of this amazing play.
Hugely talented performances, amazingly written and corigraphed a very powerful and thought provoking play. Would highly recommend it and certainly hope that all involved are rewarded in future awards.
K lock Confirmed ticket purchaser
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1 November 2018
Very good needed for the actors to speak up a little or the tech guys to do a better job
J. Angles Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic!
1 November 2018
A thinking man’s play with wonderful actors!!
Florian Zeller makes you reflect long after leaving the theatre.
Elisabeth Magdalena Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic play!
30 October 2018
Loved the play and all these particular actors portrayals of their characters. The play was thought provoking, intense and clever. So if you appreciate real life subject matter - go see!
SuziQ Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Height of the storm
28 October 2018
Well observed and sensitive narrative. Clever structure flitting in and out of imaginary situations - married and together, , widowed husband, widowed wife.
Not the most cheery of subjects bur interesting nevertheless. And extremely well- acted.
L Williams Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Excellent portrayal of dementia.
28 October 2018
Excellent portrayal of later life in a state of dementia within a family situation, where the audience is put into a similar state of not-knowing what is going on around one. We are left still not sure what has or is happening.
Maggie Mac Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Wondeful
26 October 2018
This is a highly unusual, baffling, endearing, funny, thought-provoking and touching play, brilliantly brought to life by a wonderful cast surrounded by a clever set design.
Pete Confirmed ticket purchaser
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To everything, there is a season.
25 October 2018
The play is elusive and dreamlike as well as sharply defined and realistic, with plenty of kitchen sink as well as the grand themes of time and loss. The humour is down to earth and yet the pathos is almost unbearable. Performances were peerless, you could feel the love for Atkins and Pryce at the end. My only quible:shouldn't the set have been translated into English too. It was a bit too grand and Parisian.
Sue Woolley Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Gorgeous script, stunning performance
23 October 2018
This play is fascinating. I loved the puzzle of the plot - that's how it's described, and it's completely accurate. I thought about it for days after. You're enraptured the whole time and it almost seems to end too quickly, but the ending really was perfect. Every performance was perfect; it was such a treat to see Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins on stage, which is why I bought the ticket in the first place; and the rest of the cast was flawless too. I fell in love immediately.
Mia Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Jonathan Pryce finest!!!
23 October 2018
Florian Zeller is always an interesting playwright + we have an excellent cast (some a little quiet but, to be fair, we were in the balcony!).
Jonathan Pryce - SUPERLATIVE!!!
A play worth seeing!
Miki Confirmed ticket purchaser
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No Tea Cups Needed!
19 October 2018
An excellent show.
My review here https://numbbumblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/19/height-of-the-storm-no-tea-cups-here/
Numb Bum Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Well acted evocation
19 October 2018
Beautifully acted by the cast, especially Atkins and Price and the supporting cast( though audibility an issue for some in the first 25 mins).Atkins especially conveys sweetness, humanity and stoicism of a long relationship. However the play is a realistic evocation of loss, tristeness of time , diminishing powers and the powerlessness of younger loved ones. A terrific play would say more : eg King Lear; or wildness of diminished powers- eg Tempest; or even a touch of Tennessee Williams!
Alan Morgan Confirmed ticket purchaser
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best ever theatre event
19 October 2018
The Height of the Storm has received many plaudits, but they hardly do it justice. It was the best theatre event I have experienced in my life. It is sometimes difficult with theatre to fully immerse oneself but here the performances transcended the stage. Of course all aspects of the production and all the players were faultless but the actors were somehow transparent, they served a brilliant and complex story which continues to resonate in the memory.
Ed Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A privilege
18 October 2018
It was a privilege to watch two wonderful actors in Jonathan Pryce and Dame Eileen Atkins. Like evryone else my wife and I looked at each other in bewilderment at first trying to work out who was actually dead (and indeed we still disagreed at the end). But the mixture of drama comedy and pathos kept us absorbed to the end (and the very final scene was very touching)The whole cast was excellent, especially Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins. I thoroughly recommend it. (Although we could have done without the fire alarm which meant we had to evacuate the building at one point!)
The Keatster Confirmed ticket purchaser
