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Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
Average rating:
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5
82 of 88(93%)customers would recommend this to a friend.
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Review 1 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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5
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 13 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Big Daddy and Brick's heart to heart. @
Posted 14/03/2010
by biggestdaddy
Location: surrey
Tremendous cast - excellent acting, particularly James Earl Jones as Big Daddy and Adrian Lester as Brick. Great to see Derek Griffiths in there and Richard Blackwood.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 13 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Big Daddy and Brick's heart to heart. @
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Review 2 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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5
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Too many to mention @
Posted 12/03/2010
by Pernickity
Location: London
Possibly the best play I have seen in my entire life. Adrian Lester's performance unforgettable. Big Daddy almost as good. Challenging issues but times when I roared with laughter.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Too many to mention @
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Review 3 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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5
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: The father to son chat between Big Daddy and Brick @
Posted 12/03/2010
by Rob73
Location: London
Absolutely amazing! The performance of the story was so genuine and refined it is a testament to the quality of the players and the emotive and intense subject-matter
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: The father to son chat between Big Daddy and Brick @
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Review 4 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Excellence personified
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Fri 26 Feb 2010 @
Posted 08/03/2010
by TheatrebugBermuda
Location: Bermuda
To be brief, the cast was excellent! The performances were top-notch, the venue was perfect and the sets were amazing! I am truly blessed to have been able to see this production before it closes in London. I was in the UK on business and decided that I would attend the performance months in advance. This was the best decision I could have made as my seat in the Dress Circle was in a prime location in relation to the stage. My hat goes off to Mr. Adrian Lester, whose performance as "Brick" was a tour-de-force of grit and emotion that was breathtaking to behold. Mrs. Rashad was regal, on and off the stage, and was a point perfect "Big Mama." Ms. Lathan was the only question mark before the performance (I had read several reviews indicating that she a bit out of her depth with her cast members); HOWEVER, she put those words to shame as her performance as "Maggie" was fierce and moving. Mr. Jones, I feel like I should call him "Sir", was - - words can not describe his performance. As an actor, he conducted a vital training session upon the stage that night. He took us through every emotion - every word was laced with subtext and power. It was a performace that should be captured on film for the entire world to see. The night was extra special as I was able to meet all 4 principal actors outside the theatre after the performance, where Mr. Jones and Mrs. Rashad spoke with me about acting and my budding career - words of which I will be forever grateful. Again, this is a cast and production not to be missed. We hope and pray that there will be some form of this production on DVD in the near future.
DS Minors
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Fri 26 Feb 2010 @
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Review 5 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Go and see this show!
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 6 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When James Earl Jones enters the stage, the whole theatre erupted in spontaneous applause! The man just has stage presence. @
Posted 08/03/2010
by APip
Location: London
A superb show and a fabulous cast, who each more than held their own!
Be transported back to the deep south with Tennessee Williams' emotionally charged play made all the more interesting by choosing to set the story around a rich black family.
Definitely a 'go see'!
Be transported back to the deep south with Tennessee Williams' emotionally charged play made all the more interesting by choosing to set the story around a rich black family.
Definitely a 'go see'!
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 6 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When James Earl Jones enters the stage, the whole theatre erupted in spontaneous applause! The man just has stage presence. @
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Review 6 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Cat on a tin roof was a wonderful experience!
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 6 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: First moment to the last moment! @
Posted 08/03/2010
by Lefter
Location: Oregon, U.S.A.
It was a tremendous experience of a play VERY well done by all actors.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 6 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: First moment to the last moment! @
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Review 7 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Goodenough Production
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Fri 5 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When all the characters were on stage. @
Posted 07/03/2010
by NishaBaby
Location: London
Well my friend and I got to the Novello Theatre 30 mins late (driving in central, near Covent Garden at 7.00pm on a Friday night, not recommended) and had to sit on the Balcony until the 1st interval. However, who really impressed me, even from those nosebleed seats was Saana Nathan as Maggie. Her presence on stage was truly charismatic and I warmed to her. Not so impressive was Adrian Lester's Brick who hopped around clumsily and unbelieveably as an injured sports reader. Okay sure you're drunk but I'm if you're in that much pain surely the way you move is affected. Also, his Southern accent was a bit hit or miss and you wanted to shout 'you're in a Southern play mate, not Hustle'. I didn't really engage with his character. Earl Jones was crude and Big Mommy rightly played for her generation were pleasures to watch on a live stage, hoping they as old timers wouldn't forget their words.
The play was enjoyable and I would recommend it. I often think a play's at its best during the first and last shows so I was worried the actors would become complacent, however, it felt fresh and the energy was there so go and see it.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Fri 5 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When all the characters were on stage. @
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Review 8 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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The cats were hot on the roof !!!!!!
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 6 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Maggie's description of her nieces/nephews as " no neck monsters" Working in education, we know plenty of them !!! @
Posted 07/03/2010
by jamaica1964
Location: london
A must see for everyone !!! Theme - communication within the family / or lack of. My friends and I could totally relate to it. All could think of someone in our families who was a " Big Daddy " or a " Gooper " or one of the remaining characters. Brilliant cast, who delivered great lines and also worked exceptionally well as a "Family".
Recommended to all my friends to see it before run ends. Always loved James Earl Jones, but Adrian Lester is definitely up there with him !!!
Recommended to all my friends to see it before run ends. Always loved James Earl Jones, but Adrian Lester is definitely up there with him !!!
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 6 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Maggie's description of her nieces/nephews as " no neck monsters" Working in education, we know plenty of them !!! @
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Review 9 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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5
Powerful!!
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Wed 3 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Brick's confrontation with Big Daddy in Act 2 @
Posted 05/03/2010
by Anonymous
Wonderful play. No fancy gimmicks, but good old straightforward acting from virtually every member of the cast. Strong performances, brilliant character development and thorughly enjoyable overall. Act 2 was particularly good, the scenes between Big Daddy and Brick, the gradual unfolding of brick's denial; ...all incredibly powerful. Maggie (Sanaa Lathan) too, gave a stellar performance.
I found though the audience laughing at moments that I personally found quite painful - such as Brick's rejection of Maggie in the bedroom; I'm not entirely sure why...
But, all in all, a great evening of theatre, and very highly recommended.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Wed 3 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Brick's confrontation with Big Daddy in Act 2 @
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Review 10 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Unforgettable Performance
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Wed 3 Mar 2010 @
Posted 04/03/2010
by Loveplays
Location: Ashford, Kent
James Earl Jones is amazing captivates the audience and brings you right into the play. The sets are brilliant some of the best Ive seen in the westend. I highly recommend this play for anyone who is looking for that little bit more from their theatre experience.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Wed 3 Mar 2010 @
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Review 11 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Amazing but slightly disappointing in parts
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Thu 25 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: The opening dialogue by 'Maggie the Cat' which set the quality of the whole play. Wonderful performance. @
Posted 04/03/2010
by Juney57
Location: Durham
The stage set and the lighting are terrific and ALL the ladies, Peter de Jersey and the children gave mesmerising and wonderful performances. Unfortunately, on the night, Adrian Lester and James Earl Jones were not at the top of their game. Each missed cues and forgot lines; however JEJ is such a professional that he sailed through them. He is such a wonderful performer, I could forgive him anything.
I was saddened that Adrian Lester's performance was not as I had hoped, it felt that his acting was sporadic and affected at times, there was no flow to the character. However, I know he can perform wonderfully, so am happy to assume that this was a one off occurence and have already recommended the play to others.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Thu 25 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: The opening dialogue by 'Maggie the Cat' which set the quality of the whole play. Wonderful performance. @
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Review 12 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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A great play with a fantastic cast
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Fri 26 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: Just anything that involved James Earl Jones speaking - Living legend (^_^) @
Posted 02/03/2010
by xXBGCXx
Location: London
I found that the story with very interesting with lots to keep you entertained. There was also a few elements of the story which are left to your imagination leaving you with lots to talk about long after the play has finished.
The time flew by and everyone in the play formed a amazingly great evening - I loved it!
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Fri 26 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: Just anything that involved James Earl Jones speaking - Living legend (^_^) @
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Review 13 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Tesspots
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Tue 23 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: James Earl Jones at the bar!!! @
Posted 24/02/2010
by Anonymous
Location: london
wonderful performances from all of the main actors, particularly Sanaa truly outstanding 1st act
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Tue 23 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: James Earl Jones at the bar!!! @
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Review 14 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Superb performances all round
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Tue 23 Feb 2010 @
Posted 24/02/2010
by StevenC
Location: London
The main characters were acted simply wonderfully by the lead actors. They had me drawn in within the first few minutes.
The lengthy monologues delivered by Sanaa Lathan and James Earl Jones are particularly worth mentioning. It amazes me how anyone can remember so much script.
Set was very stylish and certainly gave the sense of a grand bedroom in an opulent plantation mansion in the hot and humid Deep South.
As is the norm for the older theatres in London there are too many (too small) seats squashed into the space for maximum revenue, making it a little uncomfortable. One of the only times I am glad that I am not particularly tall.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Tue 23 Feb 2010 @
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Review 15 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Great Seats, Great Performance
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Tue 23 Feb 2010 @
Posted 24/02/2010
by CV123
Location: London
I saw the play last night (Feb 23) it was amazing. I was sitting in the Dressing Circle row D seat 18 which was almost centre. I was a little concerned about the leg room as I am 5'8 but I had no issues. The theatre was packed which def added to the environment. Beautiful venue, the acoustics were perfect from my seats and the view as well. You can see the entire stage from the dressing circle. Would definitely recommend this play to anyone. it was nice to see an all black cast in such a remarkable play - Sanaa Lathan was amazing. she stole the show (obviously James Earl Jones held his own in his own right). Fabulous performance.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Tue 23 Feb 2010 @
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Review 16 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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The Full c!ast were Amazing
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Fri 19 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: When James Earl Jones un mistakeable voice came bellwoing out from the stage. @
Posted 22/02/2010
by AngiD
Location: London
It took a bit of time to warm up in the first 30 minutes however once you paid attention and immersed yourself in the dialogue the full story begins to unravel. Adrain Lester and Sanna Latham had brilliant chemistry teh timing was excellent....
Seeing Phlicia Rashad palying a much older woman was amazing. The cast obvioulsly have worked very closely together and are very convenicing.
Seeing Phlicia Rashad palying a much older woman was amazing. The cast obvioulsly have worked very closely together and are very convenicing.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Fri 19 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: When James Earl Jones un mistakeable voice came bellwoing out from the stage. @
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Review 17 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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5
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Thu 18 Feb 2010 @
Posted 22/02/2010
by Anonymous
Superb show! Very powerful performances by the entire cast. Found myself hanging on every word throughout and feeling very moved by the end.
Only criticism was the sound effects during Bricks' reliving of the football games with Skipper - unnecessary and distracting.
Only criticism was the sound effects during Bricks' reliving of the football games with Skipper - unnecessary and distracting.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Thu 18 Feb 2010 @
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Review 18 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Brilliant acting
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Wed 17 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: The arguments befween father and son. It brought to light the similarities and oppositions which are so common in this type of relationship. @
Posted 18/02/2010
by Lamarquise
Location: London
The brilliant acting from the cast of British and American actor brought out the complexity of the characters. Bringing the story forwards in time made it more relevant for a modern audience. A very refreshing interpretation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Wed 17 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: The arguments befween father and son. It brought to light the similarities and oppositions which are so common in this type of relationship. @
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Review 19 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 23 Jan 2010 @
Posted 18/02/2010
by DEER
Where did those three hours go?! Brilliant - left me wanting more....
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Sat 23 Jan 2010 @
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Review 20 for Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
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Distinctly average
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Tue 16 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: The Gin & Tonic at the Interval @
Posted 17/02/2010
by Wombatino
Location: London
Blandly staged and directed, the only redeeming features were the performance of James Earl Jones and watching Adrian Lester trying to avoid really falling down the stairs on his crutch. Apparently the fact that it was performed by an all black cast was supposed to be noteworthy. Well perhaps it would have been 40 years ago, but today it is a complete irrelevance and the director should have tried harder if you ask me. I've seen much better in the west end and given the extortionate prices of tickets these days, I'd suggest you go and see something else. It's not bad per se, but nor is it worth spending a lot of money on.
Novello Theatre @
- London @
- Tue 16 Feb 2010 @
Favourite moment: The Gin & Tonic at the Interval @
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