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The debut production at the Almeida Theatre received mixed to positive reviews. Ann Trenneman of The Daily Telegraph wrote a rave review declaring that the production was "a world-class adaptation of a dark Danish parable for our times". [ 6 ]
In a review of the Almeida production, The Stage noted that in the conversion from a film to a stage version, the story had "lost little of its power to shock and enthral in its transfer to the West End." [2] A BBC London reviewer described the play as "one of the most powerful, poignant and overwhelming evenings I've ever spent in the theatre ...
The Almeida Theatre is a 325-seat producing house located on Almeida Street off Upper Street in the London Borough of Islington. The theatre opened in 1980, and produces a diverse range of drama. The theatre opened in 1980, and produces a diverse range of drama.
The play received excellent reviews with Paul Taylor from The Independent stating that the play was "an unforgettable 80 minutes" [2] while Mark Shenton writing for London Theatre stated "I was bowled over and knocked sideways by Boy. It proves to be stunningly articulate about an inarticulate teenager.
David Leveaux (born 13 December 1957) [1] is an English film and theatre director.. He has been nominated for five Tony Awards as director of both plays and musicals. [2] He directs in the UK, working at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Almeida Theatre, and the Donmar Warehouse – as well as on Broadway in New York City, and also in Tokyo.
The production premiered at the Almeida Theatre on August 10, 2019. It was created and directed by Robert Icke, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, lighting was designed by Natasha Chivers and sound by Tom Gibbons. [2] It was Icke's final production as the Associate Director of the Almeida. [3]
An award-winning 2013–14 London production opened at the Almeida Theatre on 26 September 2013 and transferred to the West End at Trafalgar Studios on 9 December, running through 22 March 2014. [26] Adapted and directed by Richard Eyre , it featured Lesley Manville , Jack Lowden , Will Keen , Charlene McKenna , and Brian McCardie .
The Almeida Theatre production received positive reviews from audiences and critics including four star reviews from The Guardian, [13] Time Out, [14] The Independent, [15] Financial Times, [16] WhatsOnStage, [17] and The Sunday Times. [18] In its review of the Broadway production, The New York Times called the show "disjointed, strangely bland."