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Kenneth Branagh's production of King Lear at Wyndham's Theatre in London has received mixed reviews. Critics have described the play as a mad dash through tragedy, with some praising Branagh's performance while others found it lacking emotional depth. The production's campy vibe and unconventional costumes have also been noted. Despite the mixed reviews, the play is a hot ticket in London's West End and is set to head to New York next fall.
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When the real world feels like a charnel house, why spend an evening and a chunk of cash watching bodies pile up on stage? Sir Kenneth Branagh’s bold new production of “King Lear” makes a powerful case for subjecting yourself to tragic art: https://t.co/fBu3RBbamQ https://t.co/xq1aGKw5jP
“King Lear” makes a powerful case for subjecting yourself to tragic art, even at a time of surround-sound horror. Read about Sir Kenneth Branagh’s ingenious new production of the play in London: https://t.co/oolGz6uZ0k 👇
The joy of early theatre is getting home without the drama https://t.co/kEyKVVLjFn | opinion
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“As the madness takes hold, it’s alarming to see all the acting Branagh is doing: his failure to feel his way through the great speeches, to lose himself inside them.” @MsRachelCooke reviews Kenneth Branagh’s King Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre. https://t.co/Jx6GWvOuTs
“Twigs on his head, his youngest daughter dead in his arms, I found that I felt very little at all at the last; even numbness eluded me.” @MsRachelCooke reviews Kenneth Branagh’s King Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre. https://t.co/uotnRpAPL8
“Branagh kept those famous howls of grief silent, a decision of which I sensed he was proud. But his mouth opened and closed so slowly, to me it looked – and felt – as if he was only yawning.” @MsRachelCooke reviews Kenneth Branagh’s King Lear. https://t.co/7vQ78HF66G
“The most vital, stirring scenes are more camp than piteous, enthusiasm no substitute at all for mastery.” @MsRachelCooke reviews Kenneth Branagh’s King Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre. https://t.co/ZI6kfWBOvm
Kenneth Branagh’s “King Lear” is a hot ticket in London’s West End this season, and is heading to New York next fall. But our critic was not impressed. https://t.co/rDgyQXxivI
“The vibe is Game of Thrones meets HS2 protest camp, the cast decked out in bits of fur and sealskin gaiters.” @MsRachelCooke reviews Kenneth Branagh’s King Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre. https://t.co/o6XWo2mdM9
“Rarely have I been less touched by a production than this one – when Gloucester was blinded, the audience laughed.” @MsRachelCooke reviews King Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre. https://t.co/1pc7wYbRz1
Branagh's Lear roars and roars, but this production stutters. ★★★ https://t.co/UCaWJoXeMO
King Lear review: Kenneth Branagh's play is a mad dash through tragedy, writes PATRICK MARMION https://t.co/hVrfdYElHs https://t.co/naFjk7VyGO
King Lear review: Kenneth Branagh's play is a mad dash through tragedy, writes PATRICK MARMION https://t.co/HeGETpQ2Gg https://t.co/w83akULNsr
The parents of little kids doing the entire morning routine before work, but now with drama about missing parts of costumes: 🫡
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