Hobson's Choice - Newspaper Review, 2002
Title
Hobson's Choice - Newspaper Review, 2002
Date
30 April 2002
Description
Nottingham Evening Post theatre review of the drama Hobson's Choice starring Tony Britton.
What's the story?
In this review of Hobson’s Choice for the Nottingham Evening Post, Andy Smart describes the show as ‘a timeless production’
Whilst praising the whole ensemble, Smart notably picks out lead veteran actor Tony Britton for his role as Henry Hobson:
“I doubt whether this most respected of actors has ever been better than he is in Harold Brighouse’s perennial classic … He is the perfect choice”
Smart also notes Jonathan Church’s direction … ‘back in his own city’
Jonathan Church was born in Nottingham and from 1992 to 1994, he was Assistant Director at Nottingham Playhouse. This production of Hobson’s Choice started life at Birmingham Rep when Church was Artistic Director from 2001 to 2006.
Whilst praising the whole ensemble, Smart notably picks out lead veteran actor Tony Britton for his role as Henry Hobson:
“I doubt whether this most respected of actors has ever been better than he is in Harold Brighouse’s perennial classic … He is the perfect choice”
Smart also notes Jonathan Church’s direction … ‘back in his own city’
Jonathan Church was born in Nottingham and from 1992 to 1994, he was Assistant Director at Nottingham Playhouse. This production of Hobson’s Choice started life at Birmingham Rep when Church was Artistic Director from 2001 to 2006.
Type
Newspaper cutting
Location of item
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Rights
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Contributor
Researcher: David Longford
