I found this RSC production as close to perfection as theatre gets. There was not a weak link to be found. Incredible acting by Iain Glen. He brought me to tears more than once. There was something very believable and hugely likable about his portrayal of this less than perfect man. He brought to him a humanity and a dignity that made you connect with him and care very deeply for him. Though the play was three hours in length, it went by in a heartbeat. Dominic Cooke's direction paced it so well, that the many small climaxes left you left breathless and heart broken at the final one. You literally staggered from the theatre exhausted.
Add to that, Iain Glen is a very nice man. He signed autographs, posed for pictures, and actually apologized for coming out of the theatre later than the other actors! Not only is he one of the world's very best actors, he is a very down to earth and a genuinely likable man. Plus, up close, he has to be one of the most attractive men on the planet. Those baby-blues, wow!
Vikingbabe, if you loved his voice try to find a copy of the cd "Martin Guerre." Be sure you get the Original London Cast recording- there are at least three versions and the original is out of print. But you can find it on eBay. Every so often one comes on there. He was nominated for an Olivier for his portrayal as the lead. He sings wonderfully on it. Until now, it is his only singing role in a prolific career.
Outside the theatre, I told him he needed to sing again, that he was incredible in MG. He said he had just wrapped a film in which he sings and plays the guitar. He thought it would be called, "Won't be Home", but I have since seen it called "Small Engine Repair." It will be released sometime this year.
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