Hi All

I went to Letters Live last thursday and thought I'd relay my account of the wonderful night I've had (sorry I've made a new topic, I didn't know what section to use).

I went with my friend, and I have to say I am very proud of my seat-picking skills because we were right in the line of the podium from where they read (on the side of it), and right by the door from where they were coming in. Benedict, Sophie and Louise (as well as Louise's boyfriend) sat/stood by that door to watch others perfom, so we ended up sitting a few seats away from Ben for most of the night! Ah, those cheekbones!!!

The night was absolutely amazing, with many funny moments and times where I was really moved.
Highlights: Ian McKellen - when he appeared on stage we literally couldn't believe our luck. Watching him live is unbelievable - he is every bit the amazing artist, and loves the applauses and attention. I literally adore him! The first letter he head was one he requested to read, a coming-out message from a gay son to his mother. So touching.
Andrew Scott was also there, and at that point I think my friend and I couldn't contain your excitement. He was so intense, moody, changeable, gorgeous. Seriously, he is absolutely underrated as an actor and I hope he gets more recognition in the future.
Benedict read a few times, always on point, at times touching and at times absolutely hilarious. His duet with Louise Brealey - Dear Bessie - was smashing - I couldn't stop laughing.
Joss Ackland - oh gosh. The man is perfection. He also really moved me nearly to tears.
Sophie Hunter reading was a really nice surprise. She looked beautiful and really elegant, and read two of my favourite letters of the night - the first, as I'm sure you've heard, Letter to my unborn child - so moving. Her voice sounded beautiful, like a violin - I was pleasantly surprised.

As I mentioned Ben, Sophie and Loo sat not far from us (at different times during the night) watching the other actors perform - Ben sat on the stairs for quite a while. On both times Sophie came off the stage, he took her hands and they smiled at each other; then towards the end, she sat first on one of the steps, then on one of the free seats, and Ben went to sit next to her and she hugged his shoulders, stroked his hair and at one point they kissed (while Andrew was reading! )
They seemed very happy and very in love, it was so cute to see.

(Btw, I posted something about the night on Tumblr, and got attacked and insulted by Sophie haters. Unbelievable.)

ps I realised I didn't think of saying this - but I used to write in here as Ozma - unfortunately I messed up with my email so I'm locked out now and couldn't reset my password for this forum, a huge mess! So I've decided to make a new account. Hope this is ok!

Last edited by Dorothy83 (April 7, 2015 3:17 pm)