#and the national theatre play

[panthermouthh]

“I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel.”

[pers-books]

The National Theatre's posted some photos of The Importance of Being Earnest starring Ncuti Gatwa and BOY they are not messing around!

It'll be available to watch in cinemas National Theatre Live from 20 February.

Photos by Marc Brenner.

[lesbworth]

anyone making an adaptation of the life of wolfgang amadeus mozart for some reason

[orth82]

I met my hero on Saturday after getting the chance to watch him perform in this fantastic play. MS is literally the only person on earth I'd go to such lengths to meet and he's the only celebrity I'd ever want an autograph from or an interaction with. So grateful to this wonderful man for giving me one of the very best experiences of my life 💜

MS is every bit as lovely as everyone says. He's a goddamn delight and so gracious with his flustered fans. He smells divine too 🤭

Just out of curiosity I checked my Fitbit stats for that magical night. You can literally see the spikes ... The pre-show anticipation, the moment he came out on stage and the moment around midnight when he was at the stage door. Be still my heart 😊

[nar0art]

The library scene 💙

[wanliangzhen]

"The play 'Nye' is currently being shown at the National Theatre, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I even doodled two of my favourite parts. Michael Sheen, who is known for his role in Good Omens, is a brilliant actor who listens to his fans, and I am glad to have had the chance to see him perform."

As a non-English native speaker, I prepared a script, because I was too nervous before that. Sound stupid but he still listened to what I said, and I'm really grateful.

[olympain]

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Benedict Cumberbatch - Frankenstein (Royal National Theatre, 2011)

[marchentraume]

More Nye Press Night fun, what a beautiful looking show and again I’m so so happy for Michael and the whole cast 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿!

Bonus Anna being proud of her Prince of Wales ❤️

[ingravinoveritas]

Oh, this is such a difficult--if not nearly impossible--choice. Both David and Michael were utterly brilliant in their respective roles, but in completely different ways.

Having seen both plays this year (albeit one of them on a screen instead of live), I have to consider each performance in the context of the production. Michael as Aneurin Bevan was the anchor of his play, the central performance around which all the other performances revolved, and a steady presence in the midst of an occasionally chaotic staging. David as Macbeth was a shining light at the center of a taut, intense ensemble in a play that was minimalist in design yet immaculately staged.

The one thing I can say with certainty is that neither production would be the same without their respective performances. Both of them elevated either the material they were given (Michael) or the performances of everyone around them (David). But putting them up against each other is really challenging because they are such wildly different characters and performances.

What I would really love is to see this end in a tie with David and Michael both winning, but I know that isn't likely to happen. But I also know that if one wins and the other doesn't, Michael will be the one celebrating David's win the loudest (and vice-versa). So in thinking of this particular award, I can only think to vote with my heart and feel reassured that Michael and David (and Cush!) are more than deserving of it, regardless of what happens.

What do you all think? Any idea who you are voting for? I'm interested to hear what folks have to say!

(To vote for the 2024 What's On Stage Awards, click here.)

[kindaorangey]

dude assad zaman is a good actor. did u guys know this

[panthermouthh]

“You doubtless recollect these papers. Here they are. Everything is related in them which bears reference to my accursed origin… the minutest description of my odious and loathesome person is given, in language which painted your own horrors and rendered mine indelible. I sickened as I read.”

[yonderghostshistories]

Please go watch the play “NYE” starring Michael Sheen. It is BLOODY amazing and I deffo, like DEFFO, recommend you watch it! It’s beautiful, profound, heart breaking, hilarious and tear jerking all at the same time!

The Live Stream version of the Play is available to watch on YouTube until the 11th of November (which is tomorrow), so DO watch it whenever you can!!

The link to the Live Stream version is here :

[flannelandcurls]

Source: https://x.com/vividuk/status/1782716493920137646

Michael Sheen in Nye! I managed to find recordings of monitors as they were setting up cameras in the above source vid. Please excuse the way it looks. I just thought it'd be a nice little treat for you all! 😊

[orth82]

Michael Sheen=the greatest.

Despite how exhausted he was after Thursday's performance (he was on FIRE that night) he still took the time to see all of his adoring fans at the stage door and make loads of people's day.

Friday's stage door was truly magical, and the energy in the crowd was off the charts. Loads of hardcore fans and talented fanartists were there and it became a spontaneous mini Ineffable Sheen Convention of sorts.

Everyone was interacting and supporting each other like the fabulous family we are. One girl was so nervous she almost threw up. Another adorable fan had a full-on breakdown of the most joyous and beautiful kind after meeting their hero. Shy and trembling fans were gently encouraged and helped by the complete strangers next to them (as well as MS himself).

An international delegation of Sheenie fans comprised of some of the loveliest and most talented people on earth, all brought together by our adoration of this beautiful man.

So many hugs, happy tears, stories and wee handmade gifts were exchanged. I am so grateful to have been lucky enough to be a part of it all.

And yes, that's his handwritten bratty Bastille Azi quote on my collarbone, freshly tattooed this morning in Soho (he kindly wrote it on a post-it note for the specific purpose).

Oh, and then this happened. Irene, you are a cinnamon roll and we all think you're just the bee's knees ☺️

Toward the end of my third magical stage door encounter I finally had the wherewithal to ask for a photo. Still not brave enough to request a hug but my hand went straight for his glorious tummy of its own accord. My brain ceased to function at that point and I am now deceased 💀

There are no words to describe how grateful I am to Michael, the phenomenal cast and the best fandom on earth for this unforgettable experience. I genuinely hope MS knows how loved he is and how much we appreciate all he does. This world is a better place because of him 🖤

(btw that adorable Nye kewpie doll is the creation of the talented @buzzinglarrieee and the Nye watercolour was a gift to MS made by @dennissima)

[ultimatenomi]

Went to the theatre 🥰