Stepping into the wings, the air is electric with anticipation. A packed crowd hangs on the edge of their seats, waiting for a show to begin. I take my place alongside Ben Whishaw, our costumes starkly contrasting with our natural attire. We exchange a brief hug, and before we know it, I'm inching my way back downstage as he takes his final position under the tree.
My breathing is steady, but my heart is racing with excitement. This is the moment I've been working towards – or rather, waiting for. The adrenaline surges through me, and I can feel it coursing through Ben too. We exchange a nod, and I take my place on stage. As we prepare to begin, I catch Sophie Rubenstein's eye in the wings, giving her a reassuring wave and whisper of "good luck."
The curtains lift, and we're transported into Beckett's world. The energy from the crowd is palpable – it's as if they're experiencing something for the first time alongside us. Our opening lines are met with a tidal wave of laughter and applause, but I'm caught off guard by an unexpected outburst.
Ben's voice rings through the theatre, and I autocorrect mid-sentence to deliver the full line as written. It's a reminder that even after years in the business, we still rely on our training and instincts to get us through the tough moments.
As Jonathan Slinger takes his turn as Pozzo, his calm demeanor is a masterclass in stagecraft. His effortless delivery is matched by Tom Edden's Lucky speech, which leaves the audience in stitches. When he finally drops his bombshell – "see?" – the crowd erupts once more.
Through it all, I'm acutely aware of my own reactions. Sweat trickles down my back as we navigate the highs and lows of our performances. But when Tom Edden takes center stage, I catch myself smiling behind my mask.
The play is over, but the applause lingers on. We take our final bow, basking in the adoration of a crowd united in their love for us. As we exit the stage, I'm met with a sea of faces – young and old, black, white, brown – all united in their appreciation.
For one brief moment, we forget about the exhaustion and elation. We're just three men on stage, enjoying the thrill of performing together. The tears come quickly as we hug each other tightly, an expression of gratitude and camaraderie that speaks volumes about our shared experience. And then they're gone, leaving us to savor the aftermath of a truly unforgettable night.
My breathing is steady, but my heart is racing with excitement. This is the moment I've been working towards – or rather, waiting for. The adrenaline surges through me, and I can feel it coursing through Ben too. We exchange a nod, and I take my place on stage. As we prepare to begin, I catch Sophie Rubenstein's eye in the wings, giving her a reassuring wave and whisper of "good luck."
The curtains lift, and we're transported into Beckett's world. The energy from the crowd is palpable – it's as if they're experiencing something for the first time alongside us. Our opening lines are met with a tidal wave of laughter and applause, but I'm caught off guard by an unexpected outburst.
Ben's voice rings through the theatre, and I autocorrect mid-sentence to deliver the full line as written. It's a reminder that even after years in the business, we still rely on our training and instincts to get us through the tough moments.
As Jonathan Slinger takes his turn as Pozzo, his calm demeanor is a masterclass in stagecraft. His effortless delivery is matched by Tom Edden's Lucky speech, which leaves the audience in stitches. When he finally drops his bombshell – "see?" – the crowd erupts once more.
Through it all, I'm acutely aware of my own reactions. Sweat trickles down my back as we navigate the highs and lows of our performances. But when Tom Edden takes center stage, I catch myself smiling behind my mask.
The play is over, but the applause lingers on. We take our final bow, basking in the adoration of a crowd united in their love for us. As we exit the stage, I'm met with a sea of faces – young and old, black, white, brown – all united in their appreciation.
For one brief moment, we forget about the exhaustion and elation. We're just three men on stage, enjoying the thrill of performing together. The tears come quickly as we hug each other tightly, an expression of gratitude and camaraderie that speaks volumes about our shared experience. And then they're gone, leaving us to savor the aftermath of a truly unforgettable night.
I think what really got me was how the cast completely embodied the absurdity of the play - those costumes were spot on! Ben Whishaw's Pozzo was so convincing, it was like he wasn't even acting. The way the crowd just devoured every laugh and awkward moment was amazing. And Jonathan Slinger's calmness as Pozzo? Mind-blown 
I loved how the cast worked together to create this beautiful chaos. It felt like they were all speaking a secret language, and it was infectious!
, I mean, what's up with all these new "features" on Platform? They keep changing the layout and adding more ads 
. It feels like they're trying to ruin the vibe that made us love it in the first place. 
. It's honestly a breath of fresh air.
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it was hilarious also really impressed by tom edden's lucky speech his timing is insane
I mean, can you feel the tension building up before the show starts? It's like we're right there with them, anticipating what's gonna happen next. And when Ben takes that final position under the tree, I swear my heart was racing just as fast as his 
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. It's these little moments that make me appreciate the hard work they put into their craft even more.
. The way he tells that Lucky speech, it's like you're right there with him, feeling all those emotions. And that "see?" moment? Forget about it, the whole theatre erupts 
! 
. I mean, it's a well-rehearsed performance, but you can tell they're all secretly counting down till their next paycheck 
. And don't even get me started on the drama queen moment when Tom Edden drops his bombshell – yeah right, like that wasn't choreographed to perfection 
. Still, I'm not convinced they didn't have some last-minute drama to deal with backstage...
! It's amazing how a show can transport you to another world, right? 
. The actors' chemistry on stage is undeniable - it's clear they've rehearsed this a lot! 
. It's clear they have a deep respect for one another and value their collaboration 
. Can't wait to see more of their work in the future! 
we did a play based on beckett's stuff & it was SOOO good!!! 
and jonathan slinger as pozzo was like, woah 
his calmness is insane!!! 
after the play we all just hugged each other & cried bc it was such a special night 
was EVERYTHING! I was DYING laughing over there 
But then it made me think about how sometimes our jobs or passions aren't as 'fun' as we thought they'd be, especially during those intense moments when adrenaline is pumping. I mean, even the actors were kinda freaking out in that one scene with Tom Edden's Lucky speech 
. And that's when the real magic happens – when you can recapture and ride out those emotions in a way that resonates with everyone else.
I mean, what's really going on behind the scenes? Is it all just a clever ruse to keep the masses entertained while the elite pull the strings? 
Have you noticed how every single actor seems so... rehearsed? Like they're reciting lines off a script 24/7. Where's the passion? The spontaneity? It's all so... staged 
And don't even get me started on the applause – it's like they're trying to create a cult following or something 
. The chemistry between Ben Whishaw and whoever he's playing (sorry mate for not knowing his name lol) is insane! The way they work together, feeding off each other's energy, is just masterful. And Jonathan Slinger as Pozzo? Mind blown 
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but what really got me was how all these actors came together to create something beautiful, no egos or drama just pure talent on stage 
. And that Sophie Rubenstein is always a pro 
. But what really got me was when Tom Edden took center stage and just killed it 
what i love about theatre is how it can bring people together, you know? we were all just caught up in the energy of the performance and the audience was feeding off that 
? It's a reminder that sometimes, less is more, and that true stagecraft is all about subtlety and finesse