Private Lives
Noel Coward's play Private Lives was absolutely wonderful. Alan Rickman was phenomenal at playing the role of Elyot, a flippant Englishman who does not like to be told what to say. Lindsay Duncan did a very good job at playing the role of Amanda, Elyot's ex-wife. Adam Godley (also known as "big ears" by fellow cast members) did a great job at playing the role of Victor, Amanda's new husband. Emma Fielding's portrayal of Sibyl was a bit over-the-top, but that is probably the work of the director rather than her acting. Alex Belcourt was sensational in her short role as Louise, the French-speaking maid. Alan Rickman was brilliant at portraying Elyot. Elyot's character is flippant and will not be pushed around. One highlight was when Elyot said to Sibyl, "I should like to cut off your head with a meat axe." This was after Elyot encountered Amanda on the balcony and asked Sibyl to take off to Paris with him, to which she declined. Rickman is hilarious throughout the play. Victor says "Funny how the South of France has become so fashionable in the summer, isn't it?" while he, Amanda, and Sibyl are sitting on the couch together. Elyot, who is sitting by himself on one of his suitcases, responds by saying, "I've be
" Lindsay Duncan did a very good job at playing the role of Amanda, Elyot's ex-wife and Victor's new wife. Emma Fielding's performance as Sibyl was a little over-the-top. At one point in the show she smashed a gramophone record over Elyot's head. Louise said "Bonjour, madame" to which Sibyl replied, "What? -Oh-Bonjour. Alan Rickman was the star of the show, and rightfully so. Alex Belcourt did a fantastic job at playing the acrobatic role of Louise, the French-speaking maid. Although her role was short, Belcourt did a fantastic job as Louise. All the actors, with exception of Louise, did a great job at playing their characters and making us really believe them. She looked as if she was putting in too much effort to make the audience believe her. This, in my opinion, was the best moment of the show. My rating from 1 to 10: I give it a 9! . He shouted at Sibyl "You're one of the most completely idiotic women I've ever met. He had the audience on the edges of their seats the entire night, waiting to explode at another witty remark of his.
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