Constellations at Duke of Yorks Theatre

[theatrepaul]

Constellations is a brilliant new play. The premise of the piece might at first seem a bit unappealing but the reality is very different.

This two hander is superbly cast. The chemistry between Sally Hawkins & Rafe Spall is quite wonderful, drawing you in to their characters with two compelling performances. The way they steer through each often very short scene is breathtaking and quite fantastic to watch.

The play is at times very funny, often very moving and a beautiful piece of writing, acted to perfection.

The staging is sublime and even the occasional rumbling of the underground trains in tunnels deep beneath the theatre seems to work in this play.

One of my theatre highlights of 2012.

[Phantom of London]

The ending was very well done.

[theatrepaul]

I thought the whole thing was very cleverly crafted by Nick Payne.

I'm not surprised it won Best Play at the Evening Standard awards last week.