Player Kings Reviews

Patrivia Beales from London, England

FIRST TIME SHAKESPEARE

This is the first time I have seen Shakespeare performed live and wow does it bring The Bard to life. The whole caste were tremendous including Sir Ian Being lical in Wimbledon and our tickets being £13 gave us a fantastic opportunity to try

Sally from London, England

STUNNING!

The sets, the cast, the way the story weaves together, brilliant! .. wasn't looking forward to 4 hours, but wanted to see it again when it finished. Ian McKellen is such a generous actor, bringing out the star in all the cast. Outstanding in every way, loved it.

Sue Thompson from London, England

EXCELLENT. LOVED IT.

I lived the modern setting. It was clever and easy to follow the plot. Have never seen this before and Sir Ian was fabulous, and also the actor playing Hal. I was worried it was long but was brilliant.

Jane from Manchester, England

UNMISSABLE AND STUNNING PRODUCTION.

Seen in Manchester on 18th march. Very accessible clever production which engages throughout the three hours with marvellous performances and diction. The second half is somewhat different to the first half but that is the story. Visually arresting, superb caste with stand out performances all round. Sir Ian Mckellan is everything one would hope as falstaff but does not overwhelm the caste. The whole production including sound and lighting is packed with ideas that take you on an emotional journey. It is funny and sad, mixing the modern seamlessly with a Arcadia and without loosing the timeless ideas and messages in the play. Very glad to have seen it. An absolute highlight, entrancing. My feeling was the whole audience thought so too - with standing ovations. My first time at Manchester opera house. Offered scale and intimacy with great seats and accoustics. Would not have missed for the world.

John Paul Yates from Leigh, Lancashire

NOT A BAD EVENINGS ENTERTAINMENT

Went to see Player Kings at Manchester Opera House last night, after seeing Sir Ian mention it on Graham Norton’s show. Glad I took the plunge. Having studied Henry IV part one at O level, it was a welcome return to this school days, 40 years ago. Also ticked seeing Sir Ian in full flight. Excellent! What can I say otherwise? The whole set up of combining both parts of the play together, the staging and the cast were superb. Even if Shakespeare isn’t your normal thing or something you did at school, go revisit it with this play. I don’t think you will be disappointed. The Opera House is a splendid forum and always well worth a visit.

Katie K from London, England

ENCHANTING

We were concerned about the length of the play. But were thrilled by the quality of acting and actually felt it went In a flash… Sir Ian Mckellan was magnetic and remorselessly funny. Toheeb Jimoh Was outstanding as Hal and a wonderful foil to McKellan. If I could see this masterpiece again… I would. For all lovers of Shakespeare please love, laugh and enjoy this wonderful performance.

SJ Griffiths from London, England

AMAZING! GO SEE IT

Booked to watch Player Kings at the Noël Coward theatre very last minute. Very glad I did... It did not disappoint. Sir Ian was wonderful. Absolutely mesmerising. The energy, commitment and sheer charisma the man brought to the role were off the charts. One of our finest. Toheeb Jimoh was also stunning as Hal. Wonderful actor and really enjoyed their scenes together. All the actors and ensemble cast were brilliant and you could tell they had a great rapport and had a lot of fun making this. Thoroughly enjoyed the play as a whole. Interesting set pieces, visual and sound effects well thought out and kept the play moving seamlessly forward at a hearty pace. Well deserved standing ovation at the end. Thank you for a wonderful night. Go watch it! Even if you are not a Shakespeare fan, this will knock your socks off!

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