• Review For Us
  • List Your Show
  • Advertising
  • Musicals
  • Plays
  • Ballet & Dance
  • Previews
  • First Look
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Last Minute
    • Cinema
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
    • Attractions
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Last Minute
    • Cinema
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
    • Attractions
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Home Reviews

Review: One Last Thing (For Now) at The Old Red Lion Theatre

Theatre Weekly Press by Theatre Weekly Press
March 13, 2017
Reading Time: 2min read
One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

Five Star Review from Theatre Weekly

What would you write in a letter to a loved one if you knew it would be the last?  One Last Thing (For Now) from Althea Theatre, and playing at the Old Red Lion Theatre, explores this concept in a series of vignettes which intertwine music, movement and passionate story telling with a truly international flavour.

Set to a backdrop of strewn papers, these stories have been inspired by love letters which were written during war time.  The play cleverly recognises that in modern times, letters have been replaced with Skype calls, emails and text messages, but regardless the messages are just as poignant.

Like letters themselves, the stories are told in fragments, jumping back and forth as a message is received or an email is sent.  This makes for arresting viewing as we wait patiently, just as the receiver would have done, for the next instalment of that particular tale.  It’s very clever writing from Lilac Yosiphon, with collaboration from the cast.

An energetic ensemble pick up various roles; from an American soldier, an Israeli teacher, an asylum seeker and a Russian who must tell wives their husbands are dead.  Each story adds a new dimension of love.  The talented cast often speak in different languages, but nothing is lost in translation as the physical and emotional take over.

You mightalso like

December from The Old Red Lion Theatre c. Zoe Grain

Review: December Streamed from The Old Red Lion Theatre (Online)

Ryan Hutton in December

Interview: Ryan Hutton on December

Music also plays an important part, some of it played live by Thomas Wingfield and Sam Elwin, overall, it’s inspiring and uplifting and helps to bring these stories alive.  It’s clear great care has gone in to the staging and the movements of the ensemble is striking.  When one couple are speaking over the internet, it’s for real, you can see the face on the screen and hear the voice from the speakers, and it’s this level of detail that makes it particularly endearing.

One Last Thing (For Now) is a beautiful tapestry of love stories, which proves that neither time, language nor borders can distract from true passion, and the passion of the cast is in overflowing abundance for this timeless piece of theatre.

The ensemble cast is comprised of: Josephine Arden, Sam Elwin, Carolina Herran, Cole Michaels, Katerina Ntroudi, Tom Shah, Elizabeth Stretton and Thomas Wingfield.

 

1 of 6
- +
One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby
One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby
One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby
One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby
One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby
One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby
ADVERTISEMENT

1. One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

2. One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

3. One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

4. One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

5. One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

6. One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

One Last Thing (For Now) at the Old Red Lion, credit Headshot Toby

Summary
Reviewer
Greg Stewart
Review Date
2017-03-13
Reviewed Item
One Last Thing (For Now) at The Old Red Lion Theatre
Author Rating
51star1star1star1star1star
Theatre Weekly Press

Theatre Weekly Press

At Theatre Weekly we are dedicated to giving theatre a new audience. Our News, Reviews and Interviews are all written with the audience in mind, helping you decide what to see next. And when you have decided, our great ticket deals will help save you money too.

Related Articles

December from The Old Red Lion Theatre c. Zoe Grain
Reviews

Review: December Streamed from The Old Red Lion Theatre (Online)

Ryan Hutton in December
Interviews

Interview: Ryan Hutton on December

Old Red Lion Triptych Review
Reviews

Review: ORL Triptych – Nuclear War, Buried and Graceland at The Old Red Lion Theatre

Snowflakes Old Red Lion Theatre
News

Preview: Snowflakes at The Old Red Lion Theatre

Old Red lion Ttiptych Nuclear War Graceland and Buried c. Charles Flint
News

Preview: A Triptych At The Old Red Lion Featuring Nuclear War By Simon Stephens With Buried And Graceland

Rosalind Blessed
Interviews

Interview: Rosalind Blessed on The Delights of Dogs and the Problems of People and Lullabies for the Lost

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Follow Us

  • The Barn Theatre will be releasing an archive recording of their 2019 Built by Barn production Daddy Long Legs for a limited number of dates over the Valentine’s Day and February half term weekends @thebarntheatrecirencester #Theatre #TheatreWeekly #LondonTheatre #daddylonglegs #jeanwebster #johncaird #kirstiedavis #paulgordon #rebeccajaynedavies #ryanbennett #thebarntheatre
  • Canterbury’s newest arts venue, The Malthouse Theatre, will play host to a dazzling pantomime this Christmas with a glittering new production of Beauty And The Beast #Theatre #TheatreWeekly #LondonTheatre #beautyandthebeast #josephhodges #paultate #themalthousetheatre
  • West End star Danielle Steers who appeared in Jim Steinman’s monster hit stage musical Bat Out of Hell, is releasing The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be, an intimate album of nine Steinman songs @misssteers #Theatre #TheatreWeekly #LondonTheatre #batoutofhell #daniellesteers #jimsteinman #thefutureaintwhatitusedtobe
  • Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has announced the world premiere of a new everyday comedy, Sharon
  • Without Walls, a unique network of over 30 festivals that brings outdoor arts to people across the UK, welcomes three new partners: Timber Festival, Certain Blacks and The Culture House @withoutwallsconsortium #Theatre #TheatreWeekly #LondonTheatre #certainblacks #theculturehouse #timberfestival #withoutwalls
Twitter Facebook Youtube Instagram

At Theatre Weekly we give theatre a new audience. You'll find our theatre news, theatre reviews and theatre interviews are written from an audience point of view. Our great value London theatre tickets will get you the best deal for your theatre tickets.
Theatre Weekly, Kemp House, 152 - 160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising

Recent News

Daddy Long Legs c. Evoke Pictures

The Barn Theatre Production Of The Musical Daddy Long Legs To Be Streamed Online

Paul Tate Beauty and The Beast

Beauty and The Beast to Run at Canterbury’s Malthouse Theatre in 2021

© 2020 Theatre Weekly

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tickets
  • Digital Theatre
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Contact Us

© 2020 Theatre Weekly

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Cookie Policy.