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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
A must see!
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
This is good news.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
I am really delighted about that news. I was a bit angry with myself. Travelled to London two times in May and June and wasn't able to watch that play. Bad planning.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
Andrew´s Hamlet will be broadcasted on BBC - great news!
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
Thank you! I'm really pleased about this!
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
Cool! Four hours will be a long haul, though.
Clueing for looks.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
You gotta be kidding.
Speaking as one who saw it live...I was mesmerised from start to finish.
I never moved from my seat.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
Oh, I'm not saying it's a bad thing or that it wouldn't be engrossing. But you don't get an intermission on TV like you do in the theatre.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
Yes I suppose a watch on catch up, or recording it may be the answer.
Not to get too earthy, but I meant what I said...even my bladder held out for the 4 hours!
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
lol I was just thinking about scheduling time to watch and sitting down for a long time. I hadn't even thought about bathroom breaks.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
I just didn't want to break the spell!
I have never reacted to anyone(including Benedict) as I did when Andrew came on stage...it was just electric!
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Hamlet airs on BBC Two on 31 March 2018 at 9pm
As I missed it everyday since I've seen it on stage, I'm beyond happy about this!!!
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
I know, isn't it wonderful?!
I still remember the shiver, when Andrew came on stage.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
Oh yes!
I'm sure I stopped breathing. Which happened again and again through the entire evening. Never seen anything remotely like it. This man re-defined theatre for me. Standing on that stage, speaking words from human being to human beings, from heart to heart, connecting us in this shared experience - never seen & felt anything like that. It was magic. Pure magic for me.
And although I know a TV broadcast won't come close to the power of a theatre experience, this one will be a special one.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
Yep and great that everyone else can share some of the experience with us...
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
James Norrington wrote:
Hamlet airs on BBC Two on 31 March 2018 at 9pm
As I missed it everyday since I've seen it on stage, I'm beyond happy about this!!!
It´s on just now! 
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
SO good to see it again.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
Wow, he is fantastic! I know those of you who went have already told me this, but I wondered how well it would translate on to TV screen. Well, it translates all right! Love the whole production, the other actors, etc. too.
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Re: Andrew Scott as Hamlet @Almeida Theatre in Spring 2017
I know, just how good was it?
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I couldn´t resist, watched it online and I don´t regret it one bit. Fantastic cast, fantastic sets and they were very innovative and intriguing with the use of modern gadgets - cameras, fake news, "Death of Gonzago" play and so on... wonderful experience!
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