This wonderful piece adapted from the writings of James Boswell by Russell Barr, Ian Redford and Max Stafford-Clark has been touring Britain for the past 6 months starting off in the attic of Johnson's home on Gough Square. Now at the Arts Theatre until 24th Sepember Ian Redford gives a cracking performance depicting the melancholic character conveying the rage, humour and ready wit so often associated with Dr Johnson.
Redford draws the audience in very conversationally calling himself "dictionary Johnson"and gives a larger then life image of the18th century icon. Unfortunately Russell Barr has been indisposed for the past week but all credit to the character who stepped in and covered the host of characters ranging from James Boswell to Joshua Reynolds to King George 111and Bonnie Prince Charlie be it on occasions with the script.
Trudie Styler gives a passable performance as MrsThrale the society's hostess who was Johnson'sfinal unrequited love but the real star of the evening is Ian Redford for his sublime performace!
Go see!
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