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Production of Gatz – June 2012
This week, I have seen two powerful theatre productions – ‘Mary Shelley’ at The Tricycle by Shared Experience and ‘Gatz’ at Noel Coward Theatre by the Elevator Repair Service. Both productions were inspired by ground breaking works of literature (Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ & F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’) and their authors.
Whether or not you are familiar with the novels before seeing the performances – there is so much to be gained from the experience. They are both intense emotional journeys, sharing the theme of love/obsession interpreted in different ways. It is ultimately this love/obsession for Percy Shelley that drives Mary Shelley and that of Gatsby for Daisy.
The skill & conviction of the actors, seamless direction and the enticing staging made it easy to be totally immersed in the two worlds.
Both experiences were a wonderful reminder of the magic of the written word and the fascinating minds of the authors.