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Jane Edwardes of ''[[Time Out (company)|Time Out London]]'' rated the play 2 out of 5 stars said that although the actors are charismatic, the script changes from one joke to the next without much conviction.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/event/154103/studio-ii-kurt-sid |title=Studio II: Kurt & Sid |author=Jane Edwardes |date=24 September 2009 |work=Time Out London |accessdate=27 November 2011}}</ref> Henry Hitchings of ''[[Evening Standard|This Is London]]'' also rated the play 2 out of |
Jane Edwardes of ''[[Time Out (company)|Time Out London]]'' rated the play 2 out of 5 stars said that although the actors are charismatic, the script changes from one joke to the next without much conviction.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/event/154103/studio-ii-kurt-sid |title=Studio II: Kurt & Sid |author=Jane Edwardes |date=24 September 2009 |work=Time Out London |accessdate=27 November 2011}}</ref> Henry Hitchings of ''[[Evening Standard|This Is London]]'' also rated the play 2 out of 5 stars saying the neither characters appear admirable and that a real frustration is none of their music being played.<ref name="this"/> Rhoda Koenig of ''[[The Independent]]'' said that the cardboard box in the play had more empathy than the script.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/kurt-and-sid-trafalgar-studios-london-1787797.html |title=Kurt and Sid, Trafalgar Studios, London |author=Rhoda Koenig |date=16 September 2009 |work=The Independent |accessdate=27 November 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:07, 1 December 2011
| Kurt and Sid | |
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 Cover of screenplay | |
| Written by | Roy Smiles |
| Characters | Sid Vicious, Kurt Cobain |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Official site | |
Kurt and Sid is a play by Roy Smiles which had its world premiere at the Trafalgar Studios in London's West End. The play opened on 9 September 2009 and starred Danny Dyer (as Sid Vicious) and Shaun Evans (as Kurt Cobain). Kurt and Sid was produced by Thomas Hopkins and Andrew Jenkins.[1]
Development
Sid Vicious was only portrayed in the 1986 film Sid and Nancy previously. The previous portrayal of Kurt Cobain was in the 2005 film Last Days. Danny Dyer first became interested in having a role when Roy Smiles told him about it 9 years before the play opened. Roy Smiles' opinion is that Gary Oldman played Sid Vicious "like an idiot".[2] Shaun Evans grew out his hair for the role of Kurt Cobain and dyed his hair blond. Dyer thought that it would be interesting to see how the audience reacts because of the play being both dark and light.[2]
Plot
Kurt is tired of the media so he decides to commit suicide and when Sid stops Kurt from shooting himself, Sid wonders if it is the real Kurt. Sid may have come back from the dead to save someone after killing Nancy Spungen when he was alive. Sid and Kurt discuss what it is like to be famous and their problems. Sid tries to convince Kurt that he should not take his life. The play takes place in Kurt's greenhouse.[3][2]
Reception
Jane Edwardes of Time Out London rated the play 2 out of 5 stars said that although the actors are charismatic, the script changes from one joke to the next without much conviction.[4] Henry Hitchings of This Is London also rated the play 2 out of 5 stars saying the neither characters appear admirable and that a real frustration is none of their music being played.[3] Rhoda Koenig of The Independent said that the cardboard box in the play had more empathy than the script.[5]
References
- ^ "Danny Dyer Plays Vicious in Kurt & Sid Premiere" (Web). Whatsonstage.com. Whatsonstage. 2009-07-13. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
- ^ a b c Kev Geoghegan (10 September 2009). "Never Mind...Here's Kurt and Sid". BBC News. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- ^ a b Henry Hitchings (15 September 2009). "Kurt and Sid: trials of artistry without the art". This Is London. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- ^ Jane Edwardes (24 September 2009). "Studio II: Kurt & Sid". Time Out London. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- ^ Rhoda Koenig (16 September 2009). "Kurt and Sid, Trafalgar Studios, London". The Independent. Retrieved 27 November 2011.