Tiger Country at the Hampstead Theatre

[Hugh Weldon]

Does nobody here go to the theatre any more? Haven't seen a theatre review on the forum for yonks. Though I shouldn't really complain, I don't go often enough myself these days, only went to this because a friend has a rather meaty role in it.

But it was really good. Large cast, great ensemble playing, in a piece that tries and largely succeeds at getting at the reality of NHS hospitals, young doctors trying to make a career, trying to 'care' while patients die on them, operations go wrong and the workload and the stress are ridiculous. Superbly directed in a small but ample-for-purpose space, in the round. Technically solid, great movement and use of space and very well acted. Ruth love, you were fab. Go see, go see.

[Des]

Does nobody here go to the theatre any more? Haven't seen a theatre review on the forum for yonks.

If you are very lucky you might see my review of Greenland at the NT in a couple of weeks.

Bet that's got everyone excited. Not.