Sarah Snook in London's Picture of Dorian Gray

[JasonC3]

Posted: 4/1/24 at 7:34am

Used every search to see if a thread existed on this and came up empty, so hoping I didn't miss one that already exists.

If you will be in London before The Picture of Dorian Gray closes on May 11, I highly recommend it.  The production design is stunning, the blend of live video projection coupled with interactions with filmed video bits is skillful, and Snook's performance is simply stunning.  The use of video and clever incorporation of cellphones and their filters gives the play's themes a contemporary twist, often in very humorous ways.

The vocal and physical stamina required for Snook's performance is immense let alone the muscle memory and presence necessary for the unbelievable number of technical marks she must hit.  The last 15 minutes or so move at such an incredible pace that I wondered when she got to breathe at some points.

Because of the projections, sitting further back is not a problem.  I was in the last row of the Royal Circle (front mezzanine) and found it perfect.  I would avoid the first two or three seats on the extreme sides, but even those probably only miss a few tiny moments.

Ticket prices run high, but dynamic pricing is in play, so you often see them drop closer to performance dates, especially on weekdays. I paid £100 (Saturday matinee) and it was well worth that price and then some.

With Strong in An Enemy of the People, Brian Cox in A Long Day's Journey Into Night (also well-done), and Snook in Dorian Gray, the Succession leads are having quite a theatrical moment.

 

Updated On: 4/1/24 at 07:34 AM

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 4/1/24 at 8:42am

Thanks for this, going later this month and even more excited now. Also seeing Cox in Long Day’s Journey!