#Ian Rickson

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Uncle Vanya is now available on Digital Theatre+.

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***Apologies - this is an old production before anyone gets excited*** So, I was searching for a quote which has been in my mind for a while in relation to The Charioteer and the fanfics. The quote is from Ian Rickson, talking about his bonkers production of Hamlet and saying that for him the play is 'A very strong thoroughbred, that actually could take quite dominant riding.....and it really did respond to that handling'. It resonated so much with me because that is how I feel about Hamlet (and felt about the production in particular) and that is exactly how I feel about The Charioteer. It really is a special book.

Anyway, I re-listened to the interview and I was just so taken with it, so I want to share this for anyone who is interested in Hamlet, theatre, and bold and radical approaches. You don't need to have seen this production to get something out of the really interesting analysis from Rickson, which I actually found quite moving in parts.

The production did divide critics which I find fascinating to this day!

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Jealous of anyone who gets to see this.

Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Doon Mackichan, and James Corrigan in rehearsals for Lyonesse, dir. Ian Rickson. September 2023

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theatre snippets » old times «, 2013

He (starred) in Harold Pinter's Old Times, directed by Ian Rickson in a three-hander with Lia Williams and Kristin Scott Thomas, who swap roles on alternate nights. This experiment, Sewell explains, unlocks the play. But he stalls when asked about Pinter, as if fearful of making a compromising gaffe: "I don't like people who wear their style on their sleeves," he says. But he does admit that rehearsing the part of Deeley has made him feel a "knot in my stomach as if I was at the worst stage of a relationship". Fortunately, there is room for comedy, too. Deeley's most quoted line is: "You have a wonderful casserole – I mean, wife." I try to coax Sewell into saying this over lunch. He declines.

(Rufus Sewell, the guardian, 2013; I am posting this because I love the pic :))

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Full casting announcement of Lyonesse starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James

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Ciarán Hinds dans Oncle Vania d'Anton Tchekhov, mise en scène par Ian Rickson, Harol Pinter Theater, Londres, 2020.

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London Tide

Based on Charles Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend"

adapted by Ben Power

dir. Ian Rickson

2024年5月18日 NT Lyttleton

ディケンズの 『互いの友』 をベン・パワーが脚色、彼とPJ・ハーヴェイによる楽曲が付随した音楽劇になっている。演出はイアン・リックソン

照明のレールが上下し、全編通常よりも天井が低い状態で進められる。シーンによってはそのレールが動いたり、床まで上下するのはおそらくテムズ川の水面が潮位で上下することをなぞっている（美術はバニー・クリスティ、照明はジャック・ノウルズ）。そのせいでか時々生声が通りにくいことはあるものの、いつものリトルトンとは全く異なる空間を作り出している。椅子やテーブル、川辺の杭を示す木の柱程度の道具をキャストが華麗に出し入れする。背景で影絵のように表現されるモブ、半透明のビニールで水中を表現した後半の格闘シーンも美的効果と演劇的スペクタクルをうまく両立している。舞台上部に章区切りと各シーンの舞台の場所が表示されるのはやや説明的だがディケンズのロンドンを感じることができる。ハーヴェイによる曲もダークなトーンの演出とうまく一体化している。キャストの歌唱はプレーンな感じで抑えられており、ミュージカルもしくはバンドのように高らかに歌い上げたり激しいシャウトになることはない。

そもそもの原作がかなり混み行った筋で、テムズの死体引き上げ人ガッファー（ジェイク・ウッド）の娘リジー（エイミー・トラドレア）と、顔も知らない許嫁が死んだとされて結婚前に未亡人になったベラ（ベラ・マクリーン）それぞれを巡るプロットに集中した脚色は割とわかりやすい。それぞれと訳ありの関係となるユージーン（ジャマール・ウエストマン）とジョン（トム・マザーズデイル）もとてもチャーミング。��だでさえ脚色の難しそうな話をわざわざ音楽劇にするという試みはかなり野心的だと思うし、時々話のテンポがもたつくことがあるものの、美しいステージングと手堅いキャストで休憩含む3時間超飽きさせることがない。この 「ミュージカルではない音楽劇」 のような形式は 『Cold War』 も似ているのだが、有名シンガーソングライターによる楽曲使用といい流行る要素があるのだろうか。

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Archie Madekwe

Archie Madekwe

Archie Madekwe: From South London to Hollywood HeightsIn the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, certain individuals stand out like lights of talent and promise. One such star is Archie Uchena Madekwe, a British actor whose trajectory from South London to global prominence is inspiring. In this blog post, we explore into the remarkable journey of Archie Madekwe, tracing his rise from early beginnings to his roles in hit series and films.

Introduction: Archie Madekwe

Archie Madekwe was born on February 10, 1995, in South London. He received the 2017 Screen International Star of Tomorrow Title. He is also a good painter. His mother is English while his father is of Nigerian and Swiss ancestry. Alby Madekwe is his brother as well. In the past, he occasionally uploaded pictures of his sibling and sent him birthday wishes.

Ashley Madekwe is his cousin sister and is also an English actress. She is well-known for playing call girl Bambi in the ITV2 series Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

Early Beginnings and Educational Pursuits

Archie’s journey to stardom began amidst the challenges of his parents’ divorce during his youth. Despite the difficulties, his innate passion for the performing arts was ignited at the age of 14 when he embarked on his studies at the BRIT School and focusing on Theatre. This first action marked the beginning of an amazing journey.

Madekwe continued his pursuit of theatrical brilliance by joining the prestigious National Youth Theatre, a venue that promotes young talent. The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) was the next crucial step in his academic journey, where he polished his craft. However, Destiny had other ideas and he entered the spotlight earlier than he could have thought.

A Breakthrough in the West End

Madekwe’s rise to fame accelerated when he was chosen to star in Ian Rickson’s ‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?‘ on the famed West End stage. As he began to share the spotlight with established actors Damian Lewis and Sophie Okonedo, this represented a pivotal moment in his career. A debut of this kind is evidence of his talent and commitment.

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Uncle Vanya is available to watch on BBC iPlayer for four days only.

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Some Vanya pictures

Ian Rickson posted these today. The account is protected.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFoZtVRnN3c5BN8p0xubI0cmXHwBfnMfa-dQAU0/

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Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Doon Mackichan, and James Corrigan in rehearsals for Lyonesse, dir. Ian Rickson. September 2023

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https://twitter.com/unclevanyaplay/status/1217001399482974208?s=19

Best wishes - break a leg to all involved!

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Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James confirmed for Lyonesse at the Harold Pinter Theatre

Directed by Ian Rickson (Jerusalem, Uncle Vanya), and written by new play by Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike, Fresh Meat) will play the Harold Pinter Theatre from 17 October to 23 December 2023.