Rooftopper reviews and pics

[rueful]

Thanks for sharing your impressions and experience with us, GE2! Of the few comments I've seen, most seem to have a problem with the play itself, rather than the performances. But, as Kygal said, most people seem to love it!

I hope you'll get to speak with Rufus next time!



This is not a Rooftopper review, but it's not an official one either, so I'm putting it here. At the end, the reviewer gives his interpretation of the meaning of the play, and I thought it was interesting. Laban and others who are discussing the meaning of the play might want to have a look.

Obviously spoilers are involved when the blogger talks about his interpretation. However, he has put them at the end of the review and indicates when they are coming.

partially-obstructed-view.blogspot.com/2013/01/theatre-review-old-times.html

[kygal]

I couldnt connect to this link...will try later.

[rueful]

, weird. It worked yesterday. Thanks for telling me Kygal. I've put in a new link, which seems to work now.

[stama]

Ladies, thanks so much for sharing your experiences and photos, oh those beautiful photos

[nell]

Jan 24, 2013 15:47:39 GMT rueful said:

Obviously spoilers are involved when the blogger talks about his interpretation. However, he has put them at the end of the review and indicates when they are coming.

partially-obstructed-view.blogspot.com/2013/01/theatre-review-old-times.html

Thanks for posting Rueful. I was interested to read the interpretation. It was pretty much along the lines of how I interpreted it. I was surprised the hadn't enjoyed it as much as other Pinter plays. I haven't seen any other Pinter plays (just a short recording of Victoria Station). It is the favourite play of everything else I've ever seen though. I'm not sure how I'll top this one.

I did see Rufus outside, briefly, but not to talk to. He left deep in conversation with someone, so it wouldn't have been right to intrude, and certainly not to try and take any photographs of him. (I wasn't even sure he would come out between performances, anyway, especially as it was bitterly cold, so seeing him at all was a bonus)

Glad you enjoyed the play GE2. Sorry you didn't get to speak to Rufus on this occasion. I have to bow to your politeness and virtuous self-control .

[kygal]

Thanks Rueful, it worked. That was my interpretation when I read it.

[GreenEyesToo]

Ah, I can read it now - thanks, Rueful. I agree with quite a lot of what he says.

Jan 26, 2013 12:10:10 GMT nell said:

Glad you enjoyed the play GE2. Sorry you didn't get to speak to Rufus on this occasion. I have to bow to your politeness and virtuous self-control .

;D

Ah, I see from Twitter PGG had some success tonight - no doubt we'll hear all about it shortly!

[lovethemanrs]

Happy Sunday everyone..

I've just had a couple of fantastic days....meeting up with old friends and meeting new ones too. I now have even more crow's feet having laughed so much.

The highlight of my weekend just had to be seeing Old Times again!! I'm beginning to think of it as old times... ;D

I have now been privileged to have seen the play 4 times and I have to admit I am lovin' it. Obviously my lure to the play in the first place was my admiration of Rufus as an actor. I was not sure when I first went see to the play that I would actually enjoy it (especially after reading the script).

How wrong could I be. I enjoy it more and more and I find the whole concept fascinating. I don't know about Kate and Anna going over memories from 20 years back.....but it certainly takes me back 20 years to my study days. Much of the content of the play relates to the area I studied and for me personally it's like meeting an old much cherished friend.

I have now also had the opportunity to see the Anna/Kate character switch and I must say that both actresses are excellent in both roles. Each brings their own nuance to their given character.

And Rufus? Well, yes I am totally biased I know, but he just steals the show every time for me.

There are light, funny areas of the play as well as dark and disturbing ones, plus heart-wrenching moments at times, but through it all Rufus is superb as Deeley. He moves seamlessly from one emotion to another displaying incredible acting ability.

I have my own theory on 'the plot', although it's a play that is seriously open to much discussion. That's the beauty of it really, once you start to discuss the plot, there are so many variables and it gets under your skin... IMHO...Brilliant.



This was taken last night after the show. Enjoy your Sunday off Rufus and thank you for a wonderful performance.

If I may quote from the play itself?

'You're lovely to look at, delightful to know. . .'

I am sure more reports from the weekend will follow before long!
And more photos too..

[GreenEyesToo]

Well done, LTM - lovely pic!

[kygal]

Thank you LTM. Cant wait to hear more. You may have set some sort of record on attendance...lol.

[kissmekate]

Ohhh, you lucky woman!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And that PICTURE

[lovethemanrs]

A few more photos from the weekend.

I'm just about to pull my PC to bits..and I thought...just in case it no longer works afterwards...that you would appreciate it if I post these first.



Friday evening (and bitterly cold)



Saturday evening (and raining), yet Rufus still took the time and trouble to stop and chat with everyone outside.......



...despite getting somewhat wet in the process!!

[lassie]

Thanks LTM - you know how to please us Rooftoppers ;D.
Your photos (as usual) are superb.

Are you used to seeing and talking to Rufus yet, or does it still feel like a dream?

[anyother]

, LTM, those are lovely pics, and I'm glad you get to see and enjoy the play (and meet Rufus) so much!

[stama]

LTM!!! !!! Thank you so much for sharing