A Little Life

[Toorak]

Has anyone seen this? We went to see it today and I was absolutely knocked out. Absolutely harrowing (child sexual abuse, self harm, suicide etc.) so not for the faint hearted but I can honestly say that I have never seen a more compelling drama. The entire cast is wonderful but James Norton stands out in what is a mesmerising performance - an Olivier surely? (and other accolades). I have always admired James Norton but this must be the performance of his career to date. We have been talking about it all evening.

[Toorak]

https://alittlelifeplay.com

[Countrylover]

I would love to see it.  I believe the play is coming out as a film.  James Norton is an amazing actor.  I'm a big fan.

[Toorak]

We saw it as a film Lottie (it was released on 28 September) but I think it has a limited distribution. Get to see it if you can but be prepared because it is very harrowing - people were weeping loudly in the cinema :-(

[Countrylover]

Thanks Toorak.  Difficult to get out at present, been housebound for a while but hopefully one day Netflix will be able to come to the rescue.  

[Toorak]

I am sorry to hear that - maybe you will be able to access it via the National Theatre website? (I think they have productions you can download though maybe too soon for this one)

[Maydup]

He is one of our most talented actors and I would love to see the play for that reason, but I have been put off by the content. Do I want to see him badly enough to sit through something harrowing? Should I?

[Rosie29]

I read the book a few years ago  - by Hanya Yanagihara .  A very powerful read disturbing but full of love and humanity.

 

[Countrylover]

Maydup, I'd be happy to just sit and look at James Norton all day! ;0))

[Maydup]

😊

[Toorak]

Maydup - I won't deny that it is harrowing and I found some bits very uncomfortable but in retrospect I am so glad I went to see it 

Rosie - the book sounds very similar to the film. I haven't read it but Mr T started and struggled with it

lottie - I could watch him all day too 😍

I have checked the NT website and it's not available online yet .... but perhaps worth checking now and then.

thanks for all your answers: I would love to give you all BA