Checked out his wife because im a stalker n used to be a research assistant so it comes natural. Its cool he married an equal/friend. Usually big actors go for half their age models. Love him. Seems like hes good thru n thru. Tho noones perfect. Keep getting it, James. Shine on.
Watched it last night with NTLive. I’m a big fan of James McAvoy but I was overwhelmed by his performance. He was Cyrano. The others were just very good actors. I was both buzzing and drained after the show. I was boring friends with it today - couldn’t stop talking about it. I will remember that for a long time.
Hi! I’m in a bit of a quandary! I have tickets to see Cyrano live in May, and also tickets to see an NTL screening of it in March. I already know I’m going to love the play with all my heart, so it’s difficult to give up any opportunity to see it performed-but I’m worried that the live version will lose some of its effect if I’ve already seen the screening. What do you think I should do?
Saw it yesterday. It was glorious! I can't even fathom the immense work it took to get that result from a cherished classic. Bravo to the writer, to the director and to the actors, who were all fabulous. And James is definitely one of the greats of all time.
I imagine person (oh boy, in my head i said it with scottish accent xD ) that sees this as his first theatre experience will never be satisfied again. Masterpiece. Just wish i saw it live ...
Well, I saw it live back in December, and I indeed left exhausted. I had to literally walk it off along the South Bank all the way to the Tower Bridge. Three days later, I bought another ticket and another flight ticket, as I don't live in the UK. Best money I've spent in a loooong time ❤️💔❤️
My favourite play so far, this rendition is amazing and all the people in it performed it so well, down to all the brains behind the layout and movement and lighting, left feeling exhausted indeed and smiling from ear to ear!
I saw it in a cineplex in munich. It was amazing. I saw Cyrano de Bergerac with Gérard Depardieu when i was 10 and laughed about his nose. First, when i saw Mcavoy, i was disappointed, no nose, no funny colours. But only 10 min after the start i was totally fascinated
Just watched it in Kazakhstan and I am speechless. It was the first play In English for my teenage brother and he absolutely loved it. Never thought that theatre could be so accessible, powerful, funny, heartbreaking at the same time. Thank you!
Saw this with NT Live. What an outstanding production! When it started I was intrigued but cautious about such a modern take on an old well-known play. By the finish I was totally overwhelmed. Only hope that one day I'll have the opportunity to see it broadcast again. It was amazing. James McAvoy and all the cast are sensational.
I regret I didn't see the play with James McAvoy but knowing the plot by heart I hardly imagine how he could impersonate a shy and unwanted man, he is sooo physical:-)
Exceptional experience. Don't get popcorn - the story starts fast and the jokes come quick, you don't want to miss any of it. I am so thrilled to see NTLive is showing this more than just Feb 20th!! I saw it then and still think about it daily, so having another chance to go in my area means my friends are getting the chance to come see what I won't shut up about.
So good I found the shekels to go see it twice! Even seeing it the second time I came away having had an amazing experience. His performance was amazing, but the whole cast was great too. Truly one of my best ever theatre experiences! I wonder if Picturehouse will screen it again, I'd love to see it a third time.
I love the stripped back approach. The focus then becomes the actors performance of Shakespeare’s brilliant words. Coriolanus was the same way. It’s just a fabulous result.
ben ben our audience all looked in their 60s! I’m 51 and took my 16 year old son who is a performer, I only knew about it because I saw it on James McAvoy’s Instagram.
@@Paulaplops68 I'd not been to the theatre in such a long time, a superb way to return to the audience fold. I wish your son all the best of luck (leg breaking).
I saw Jose Ferrer in the play about 70 years ago and for me he was and still is the embodiment of Cyrano, the most romantic character that ever trod the stage ... and a real person who claimed to have visited the moon and he even wrote all about that visit. The church which is the setting for the first scene is still very much on view in Paris, to this day.
I agree with what he said. Before the age of television in the early 16 century when Shakespeaker was around. How do you know how he spoke like. Yes, we have the words from his plays he wrote but we do not know the rhythm of how he spoke because cameras were not around
heartbroken that nothing is offered near me...NT should offer pay-per-view or work out an agreement with movie theater chains like metropolitan opera did
I am JUST learning about this today! :( Does anyone know if there is somewhere I can go to watch this? I'm in the US. I love James and I love this play. I would love to see it.
There's never been a movie that's captured the feel of the original play.. it has yet to be made.. it would require a modern day love/war story.. with great actors.. the lines would need to be modernized, but the intent would make it a hit.. this is a nod to that idea what McAvoy is doing.. for those of you who are in familiar with Cyrano de Bergerac.. I believe or in my opinion the biggest aspect of it is you are entertained and intrigued by him and his friend Christian and then boom Christians dead and boom he's dead.. so it's no longer a comedy so starts comedy and ends as a drama
Next we'll do a remake of GWTW, set on a French colony on Mars in 2050; cast will include Whoopi Goldberg as Scarlett, Peter Dinklage as Rhett, and Jennifer Lawrence as Mammy. We'll sell tickets!
