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The Red Lion: Patrick Marber and Ian Rickson In Conversation recording from Thursday 25 June at the Dorfman Theatre. The writer and director discuss The Red Lion, Patrick Marber’s haunting and humorous new play about the dying romance of the great English game.
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Courtesy of Robert Elms & BBC London 94.9
Daniel Mays had a great interview with Robert Elms of BBC London 94.9 this afternoon. Danny discussed The Red Lion, non-league football, and the upcoming Dad’s Army film.
Listen to the interview here for the next 30 days.
Thanks to Robert and BBC London 94.9 for the always warm welcome!
Daniel Mays Official Twitter: @DanielMays9
Catch up with Seekers episode 3: I Kissed a Bear and I Liked It
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 next Thursday 25 June at 23:00 for Episode 4: Stu’s BIrthday: It’s Stuart’s birthday, and Joe and Terry want to throw him a party. Meanwhile Nicola meets a very handsome man.
Previous Seekers episodes:
Episode 1: What Did I Miss?
Episode 2: The Wedding Crushers
Catch up with Seekers episode 2: The Wedding Crushers
Tune in Thursday 18 June for Episode 3: I Kissed a Bear and I Liked It:
Stuart needs to bond with Vanessa’s parents, and Joe and Terry raise an egg.
Previous Seekers episodes:
Episode 1: What Did I Miss?
The Red Lion returns to the Dorfman Theatre Thursday 18 June.
The upcoming repertoire performance breaks are:
12-17 June
21-23 June
27 June-8 July
26-30 July
19 August- 2 September
6-10 September
17-23 September
Last Performance for The Red Lion is the 30 Sept matinee at 3PM.
Seekers episode 2: The Wedding Crushers airs this evening at 23:00 on BBC Radio 4: Stuart and Vanessa are keen to plan their wedding, but not everyone is happy for them.
Catch up with episode 1: What Did I Miss?
22 June- An insightful and intuitive review by Alex Stewart of The Set Pieces.
15 June- The Daily Express 4 Star review of The Red Lion: ” Marber is rewarded by a trio of superb performances.”
13 June – About Time Magazine review of the The Red Lion: Daniel Mays “…is utterly beguiling”
12 June- The Independent has a fantastic review for The Red Lion.
11 June – The Guardian 4 Star review: “Daniel Mays as Kidd has the manic energy of a man on the edge of desperation and suggests that, even inside this self-seeking chancer, lurks an instinct for the game.”
– Time Out Theatre 4 Star review: “Club manager Kidd, played by the eternally wonderful Danny Mays, is an archetypal wheeler dealer.”
-The Evening Standard 4 Star review: “Mays is thrillingly volatile.”
– Financial Times 4 Star review (login may be needed) – The Exeunt 5 Star review: “it’s a veritable symphony.”
– The Upcoming 5 Star review: “Daniel Mays gives a sensationally polished performance as Jimmy Kidd. Full of energy, emotion, hysteria and yet so controlled, Mays is a deeply affecting and immensely entertaining actor to watch in this spectacular production.”
– MetroUK 4 Star review: ‘Gripping. Punchy. Makes the game beautiful again.’
10 June -The Telegraph 4 Star review. “Mays is on hypnotic form as the strutting, spiv-like Kidd.”
-What’s On Stage 4 Star review. “Mays is masterful.”
-The Stage review: “Patrick Marber’s slow-burning ode to football and what it means to those who love it.”
-The Arts Desk review: “This is a study of men and masculinity, of belonging, and of the emotional pull of sport for some”
More stunning photos of The Red Lion Production have been released ahead of press night this evening:
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All the best to Danny, Calvin, and Peter tonight for their press night premiere of The Red Lion at the National Theatre. Enjoy your well-deserved celebration!
Come on you Lions!
Team DM xx
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