It is Joe Penhall’s whip smart dialogue which makes The Constituent worth seeing. Plus of course, James Corden’s tip top delivery where he hardly lets Monica reply, such is his stream of explanation of his actions. Anna Maxwell Martin is the perfect foil with her considered replies when we get a chance to hear them.
If there is a problem with this wonderful production, it rests with the casting of Anna Maxwell Martin as Sally Bowles. As Sally, Martin is a fresh faced suburban girl but talk about her career as a nightclub singer is laughable because of her obvious lack of singing talent. I cannot believe that Rufus Norris did not do this intentionally. Sally Bowles is shallow and selfish but where do you go with a West End musical where the lead has a weak singing voice and is ineffectual and dislikeable?
Michael Longhurst will revive his acclaimed production of CONSTELLATIONS Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst will revive his acclaimed Royal Court, West End and Broadway production of Nick Payne’s CONSTELLATIONS…