Sir Ian McKellen, 84, has received rave reviews for his portrayal of Falstaff in the West End show Player Kings. Critics have lauded McKellen's performance as richly complex and magnetic, with the production staged at the Noel Coward Theatre. Celebrating the show's success, McKellen was seen in a jazzy Casablanca green coat at the after party. Reviews have drawn attention to McKellen's unique energy in the role, with one review likening his performance to seeing a granddad at a rave, awarding it 3 stars. The role marks a significant turn for McKellen, one he had previously turned down, now celebrated for its remarkable adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV. The show has been a topic of discussion in this week's episode of ITV News' Unscripted, featuring McKellen and co-star Toheeb Jimoh.
In this week's episode of Unscripted... ITV News Arts Editor @NinaNannarITV is joined by double act Sir Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh on the West End adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV... Listen here 👇 https://t.co/cyaVbv5lR2
Watching Ian McKellen in Player Kings is like seeing your granddad at a rave – review ⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/wmlB5D6kjq
Player Kings at the Noel Coward: McKellen is remarkable as Falstaff ✍️ @nickcurtis https://t.co/hbd0Sj9MQr
Sir Ian McKellen: The actor on finally playing the role he always said no to in Player Kings https://t.co/tQZrNgexIG
Sir Ian McKellen, 84, sports a jazzy Casablanca green coat and long beard as he celebrates West End show Player Kings' rave reviews at after party https://t.co/9GrdPtpvlt
Player Kings review – Ian McKellen’s richly complex Falstaff is magnetic https://t.co/AaCDyIQbxN