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Sweet Bird of Youth – Riveting, wild and quite, quite gorgeous
The theartsdesk.com review says it all. This is a ‘riveting, wild and gorgeous’ romp of a play. And it has been thrilling audiences since it first hit the Broadway stage in early 1959, starring movie superstar Paul Newman.
Sweet Bird of Youth first opened in London’s West End in 1985. It was an immediate smash hit at the Haymarket Theatre, directed by the legendary Harold Pinter and starring Lauren Bacall, Michael Beck, James Grout and David Cunningham. In fact it was such a big hit that it eventually transferred to Los Angeles.
In 1962 a feature film was released, again starring Paul Newman. A TV version appeared in 1989, starring the glorious Elizabeth Taylor alongside Mark Harmon, Valerie Perrine, Ronnie Claire Edwards, Cheryl Paris, Kevin Geer and Rip Torn. And the play has even inspired musicians. Van Morrison’s Youth of a Thousand Summers was inspired by the play as was Sweet Bird of Truth by the rock band The The.
Sweet Bird of Youth - The story
Chance Wayne is gorgeous. And he knows it. From the ‘wrong side of the tracks’ in small-town Florida, he is deeply in love with his hometown sweetheart Heavenly Finley, the cherished daughter of a corrupt and ruthless businessman-politician. Her father Boss Finley dislikes Chance’s less than salubrious background, persuading him to leave town and head for Hollywood, at the same time sending his daughter off on a tour of Europe to keep the couple apart.
When Chance meets the washed up drunk of a movie star Alexandra Del Lago, they spark up a torrid relationship. She has just suffered a disastrous comeback, with her latest movie shot down in flames by the critics. He wants to break into Hollywood and become a star himself, blackmailing the ageing celebrity to get a part in a film. But he still loves Heavenly and she is never far from his thoughts.
When Del Lago and Wayne hit his home town there’s bound to be trouble. Boss Finley would dearly love to throw Chance out of town again, but the notorious Miss Del Lago’s fiery and chaotic presence makes things more difficult than he could ever imagine…
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The latest revival of this sparkling adult play has already gained excellent reviews from the British national press, and tickets are going fast. If you’re in the market for “A performance of incendiary power” (The Daily Telegraph) and a “remarkable production” (The Financial Times), you’re in for a classy, classic treat.
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All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Sweet Bird of Youth.
Please note the reviews below are from an old production of Sweet Bird of Youth.
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Sweet birdGreat staging & Kim Catrall Was fabulous
A Reviewed on 02 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Great play, great acting, lovely venue A Reviewed on 01 September 2013 by Anonymous
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An amazingly gifted group of actors & stupendous production designThe cast was a fitting genious to an often overlooked gem which is Tennessee Williams potentially best piece of work. What a true beauty lighting set costume and acting.
A Reviewed on 30 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Very catchy and appropriateI loved Kim Catrall's performance ! It was very enjoyable!
A Reviewed on 29 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Great theatre, don't miss it.
A Reviewed on 28 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Awful chairs... Sorry!!Fab fab show but four of us SO uncomfortable in the seats.... In upper circle and by the end back and tum really hurting badly... All 4 of us the same. Worse than flying Ryanair to Tenerife!!! Pleassseeeeee change ... Would obviously cost a fortune to replace but I couldn't come back and cope with that. Kevin do your magic... Ps your creative skills on stage stunning!!!
A Reviewed on 25 August 2013 by Anonymous
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A bold productionOverall the show was very good and the acting was excellent. Its one of those plays where if you want to get the full value and understand what Williams intends by it you need to read the script before or after the show!
A Reviewed on 24 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Unmissable!!! A Reviewed on 20 August 2013 by Anonymous
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The acting was superb from the whole cast loved it all The actor who I found the best was Owen Roe he was amazing.Anyone visiting Londons should go to see real drama the Old Vic never disapoints.
A Reviewed on 11 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Great performanceThe cast gave life to an awesome play
A Reviewed on 10 August 2013 by Anonymous
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SBOY A Reviewed on 09 August 2013 by Anonymous
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ExcellentKim Cattral is amazing. Wow
A Reviewed on 07 August 2013 by Anonymous
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BoringThe acting was ok but the script made the play boring.
A Reviewed on 04 August 2013 by Anonymous
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very good evening out A Reviewed on 04 August 2013 by Anonymous
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AcousticsThere were times when it was difficult to hear what was being said on the stage. I had bought tickets in the stalls row J. However we did enjoy the play Iam a fan of Miss Kim Cattrall and have seen her last year in the play Private Lives which was also very good.
A Reviewed on 01 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Absorbing night at the theatreMy daughter and I both thoroughly enjoyed the play, especially the performances of the 2 leads.
A Reviewed on 01 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Fantastic playWonderful acting and set. Love the play.
A Reviewed on 28 July 2013 by Anonymous
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An excellent retelling of a Tennessee Williams classicEvery thing about this production was exceptional. From the moment you see the set you are drawn into the world of Chance and the Princess.
A Reviewed on 27 July 2013 by Anonymous
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Give it a WhirlI realised that the penalty for cheap tickets was not being able to see the expressions on the actors' faces. But some of the dialogue I also missed because it was too quick or too quiet....
A Reviewed on 25 July 2013 by Anonymous
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Sweet Bird A Reviewed on 13 July 2013 by Anonymous
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sweet bird's flying high A Reviewed on 05 July 2013 by Anonymous
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This show really dragged on and the story line was very thin. I was about ready to leave after the first half. Shame because Kim Cattrall is a prominent actress and I was surprised how disappointing this whole show was.
A Reviewed on 01 July 2013 by Anonymous
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