Tears and tantrums are always close to the surface: following the heart’s demands is never easy.Īt the Orange Tree, Richmond, until 17 June. Asher and Le Prevost retain a seam of tenderness beneath their squabbling, while Ashmore suggests the unhappy toddler within the middle-aged man. A Tree Is Nice A Caldecott Award Winner By Janice May Udry, Illustrated by Marc Simont On Sale: J7.99 Now: 6.39 Spend 49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC.
Littler’s debut production as artistic director at the Orange Tree is strongly acted and nicely judged (jokes about dentures find a sympathetic audience), but also leans feelingly into the emotion. A Tree Is Nice (9781435200227) by Janice May Udry. Vinall’s wide eyes fix on another breezy visitor: a hearty Englishman, here reimagined as a charming Indian businessman (Chirag Benedict Lobo, limber, flirty and in really good trousers). Maugham’s play is consistently candid and surprising, and Littler’s production keeps us guessing about what Elizabeth will, or should, do. When they hit 25 he packs them off with a diamond ring, like the Leonardo DiCaprio of the home counties. How do you design a satisfying private life? Arnold’s father (Clive Francis, wonderfully pitched), enjoys “the luxury of assisting financially a succession of dear little things, in a somewhat humble sphere, between the ages of 20 and 25”. Wonderfully pitched … Clive Francis and Olivia Vinall.
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