A Little Life: Life on Lispenard Street

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Жыл бұрын

Hanya Yanagihara and the company of #ALittleLifePlay join arts correspondent Rebecca Jones to celebrate the publication anniversary of A LITTLE LIFE and the world premiere of its English language stage adaptation.
In support of this moment Waterstones are offering viewers the chance to save £2 when purchasing the novel online using the discount code ALITTLELIFE (valid until 15 March):
www.waterstones.com/book/a-little-life/hanya-yanagihara/9781529077216
James Norton (Happy Valley) stars in the theatrical event of 2023 as visionary director Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge) stages the English language premiere of A LITTLE LIFE, his acclaimed production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara.
The much-anticipated play also stars Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin), Zach Wyatt (The Witcher), Elliot Cowan (The Crown), Zubin Varla (Tammy Faye), Nathalie Armin (Force Majeure) and Emilio Doorgasingh (Best of Enemies).
A LITTLE LIFE follows four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude.
As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.
Due to record-breaking demand #ALittleLifePlay will transfer to the Savoy Theatre for 5 weeks only from Tuesday 4 July.
alittlelifeplay.com
@ALittleLifePlay

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@Sahar_971 Жыл бұрын

"I hope he likes me" LMAO. He was wearing Jude's part since day one.

@derekw1073 Жыл бұрын

I just know, with Zubin's voice, Harold is gonna break me at the end with his monologue.

@deecrft Жыл бұрын

He broke me for sure, Zubin was incredible as Harold.

@OzmaOfOzz 2 ай бұрын

Did it break you guys? I'd give years of my life to see this play

@bethan2600 Жыл бұрын

can't believe i've payed good money to travel to London alone so i can cry for four hours. (i also can't wait!!)

@josepha133 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha same.

@Linneamarianilsson Жыл бұрын

Same! 😂

@JackRussel1997 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had the possibility to do the same

@narunatsu1 Жыл бұрын

Love that!! I live in Argentina so it's impossible 😭😭😭

@sf6242 Жыл бұрын

Same!!!

@ciscoz313 Жыл бұрын

Bro JBs actor is THE EXACT way i thought of him. Amazing.

@theavengersarmy 11 ай бұрын

For me, the four of them look perfect. They are exactly how I thought the four would be.

@theavengersarmy 11 ай бұрын

Please, please release a full video of the play. I need to watch it, but I'm not able to travel. Please, please, please. 🙏🏽

@user-og5mr1dp7l Жыл бұрын

I really hope that the play will be available online!! pleasee😭💔

@anjalig7725 Жыл бұрын

i will not say anything about whether the actors accurately visually represent the characters in the book🤐🤐🤐 but James' voice honestly fits Jude really well, i love it.

@Journalistwoman Жыл бұрын

Yes, Norton certainly doesn't fit the visual description of Jude in the book as Jude is described as 'ethnically ambigious' nearly 6ft 2, 'beautiful' and preternaturally thin. I think there are covert textual references to Jude being part Native American. What Norton does, however, is convey via his voice, tone and demeanour Jude's fear, vulnerability and sorrow. Just one or two moments of over exuberance (he sounds celebratory even) when delivering some quite devastating lines that deserve more introspective quietness.

@nehasultan409 11 ай бұрын

@@Journalistwoman would you elaborate which moments you are refering to? i went to see that play last week and for the first half, i couldnt digest the characters as they were written in book; my mind was stuck on james as xyz character, luke as the bridgeton boy etc. The second half, however, was phenomenal

@Journalistwoman 11 ай бұрын

@@nehasultan409 I don't quite understand your question - sorry. You felt that the actors during the performance did not convey even an essence of the novel's characterization? Aesthetically Norton and Luke Thompson certainly don't adhere to how they are minutely described by the author. I've written quite a few comments on this so don't want to repeat it (as above). I haven't watched Bridgerton, I was at the stage performance of Hamlet and Luke was part of the cast. I think I understand about Norton being entrenched in TV roles and those roles linger about the actor? Is that what you mean? Any really good RADA trained actor should come to a new role as a 'blank sheet' so to speak. I felt though Norton is physically miscast as Jude but as anactor he possesses emotional intelligence and sensitivity which he brings to the fore of his Jude characterization apart from some lines, for example "the best thing about being an adult is not having sex". This (in both book and play) is a devastating line at the epicentre of Jude's trauma and the text's whole (awful thematically) dynamic/motivation, yet Norton delivered it like he just won a prize at a jamboree! I saw the second performance at The Pinter, maybe he doesn't do that anymore. Other examples are his (and this is the script perhaps) curt one word answers which sound (confidently) dismissive rather than imbued with self-shame, doubt and fear etc. Sorry for the lengthy reply.

@ec4202 Жыл бұрын

I went to see the production at Harold Pinter Theatre last week, and I have to say that I thought it was perfect. Some of the best acting I’ve ever seen on stage, Norton is truly one of the most impressive actors of this generation. I was also blown away by Luke Thompson - I absolutely fell in love with his Willem. The two of them stole my heart and completely broke it, I can’t recommend the play highly enough❤

@m.castro1157 Жыл бұрын

Is there any chance that this play will be professionally recorded/downloadable to watch? Because that would be great!

@malehachowdhury5614 Жыл бұрын

My guess is National Theatre Live might release it

@sjshsnsjjs5531 Жыл бұрын

drive.google.com/file/d/1ip5jtqTHLhwH4-Mq7rqYD0t0pMkuRAGx/view?usp=drivesdk

@tacom1 Жыл бұрын

In the Netherlands they had livestreams at a few occasions.

@Ieena Жыл бұрын

@@tacom1Wdym? Coz there’s a link for the dutch one but I wanna watch this one too ;( is there a link for it?

@tacom1 Жыл бұрын

@@Ieena No it was not recorded, it was a livestream actually showing the live theater.

@alexa_brownie Жыл бұрын

Bought tickets to the UK just to see this show! Taking my mom with me so I don't cry alone. Absolutely cannot wait.

@ariellau9170 Жыл бұрын

watched the play yesterday. laughed, gasped, cried (a lot). brilliant script and adaptation on par with the source material.

@mayamcfeeley7099 Жыл бұрын

The actors already look like they have some great chemistry! I can't wait to see the play!😍

@ptrk7277 10 ай бұрын

When the movie comes out?

@michaelsimpson952 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this content. Millions of readers all over the world have been waiting for this moment to come. Jude´s emotional collapse at the end of the book will stay with me until my final day on Earth

@probablyvee Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with Zach and Emilio. I saw the play last week, sitting on stage, and it was crazy watching the audience reactions; seeing them cry. I felt like I was part of the play - it was truly amazing.

@WilliamPacholski 11 ай бұрын

Seeing this production was a highlight in a lifetime of theater going. Simply unparalleled in the catharsis it offered and created.

@Momo_0_o Жыл бұрын

This casting is wonderful! **cries some more **

@Journalistwoman Жыл бұрын

I've seen the play and I still think Norton should be Willem (well aesthetically) although I understand that as Willem he would be playing himself perhaps: tall, 'handsome', affable, sweet (mostly) kind person etc - based upon Willem's character. I had a thought, imagine Norton and Luke Thompson alternating the roles, but perhaps that would be too confusing, too demanding of the actors in such a lengthy (timewise) and emotionally/physically demanding production.

@bronte4356 Жыл бұрын

I bought a ticket to see this show in July and I don't think I have ever been more excited for something in my life. This cast seems truly wonderful!

@maxpi311 Жыл бұрын

So privileged to be able to see this play ❤ thank you for the emotions you gave us

@dawniec3523 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous thank you! Can’t wait to see the play ❤

@nostallgixs4887 Жыл бұрын

I can’t put into words how excited I am for this play. Being able to be there for it in person would be a dream come true but unfortunately that’s not possible for me. However I really hope for a professional recording of it at least:‘) I first read this book in 2019 and even back then it was talked about everywhere on the internet, at least that’s what it felt like for me, but that’s not to be compared how popular it is today, years later. It’s so cool to see how this book seemingly just keeps getting bigger and bigger. That just proves how much of an impact it has on people, as it had on me. The cast seem honestly perfect to play these characters, I can’t wait to see what they make of it, I’m sure they will do them justice.

@judeconradfrancis Жыл бұрын

Not the look James and Luke give each other at 23:42 . . . . skfksjskdskjkfhsdgh

@AK-vb9fv Жыл бұрын

Is it wrong to admit that i never wanna see any one kiss so bad but them?? Gosh, they are so perfect. I wish i could see the play.

@judeconradfrancis Жыл бұрын

22:00 "I just hope that he likes me" >///

@nostallgixs4887 9 ай бұрын

Okay soo I eventually did get the chance to see the recorded version at a cinema in my city which is still crazy to me omg but anywayss, I saw it twice now, the second time was today🥹. And that play wrecked me fr. The cast completely threw me away, I thought they all did an amazing job as did the crew with everything, so the whole production of it was just incredible imo. Especially James I gotta say, is in my head a superhuman or smth. I don’t know how he played such a tough character, night after night, not ever leaving the stage for 3 1/2 hrs, and still smashing his performance. And he really did smash it..i honestly so appreciate him seemingly putting everything he’s got into this role bc it definitely paid off in the end. I can’t imagine anyone better for Jude. So thank you James you are beyond talented and I love you so much. And other than that that play was definitely much more graphic than I’d thought it would be lol…so that was a surprise for me. And after it was over it really did not leave my mind even days after. And today I was crying about it a lot. Soo yeah I do think it does something to you but that just even further proves to me what an amazing piece of art a little life really is. This experience, seeing the play was really something special for me and I’ll forever cherish it. I’m so grateful for every single one of these people responsible for making something so magnificent and unique❤️🙏🏼 🥹I’ll never get over this

@elisazouza Жыл бұрын

Hopefully we can see it streamed on streaming services! Would be cool to watch it

@joymaina3971 Жыл бұрын

Does anybody think that Jude and Willem characters should be switched? James has this composed state that is not reflected to Jude’s character.

@laurennobody511 Жыл бұрын

I thought Willem would be blonde and Jude dark haired.

@internetfeo Жыл бұрын

I think so too! I’ve always pictured Willen to look like Andrew Vanwyngarden. Still, I’m sure their acting is amazing nonetheless

@Journalistwoman Жыл бұрын

Yes I do and I thought the same. Watching the actors Norton is so composed and confident (public school type) and Luke is less comfortable in his own skin - a little twitchy even and slightly agitated. Yet sometimes quiter introspective people can appear to be very still in that they don't want to draw attention to their bodies/mannerisms. All very dichotomous. But I still think, as I have written below, that Norton should be Willem.

@dani_dazed Жыл бұрын

i fully agree

@Journalistwoman Жыл бұрын

@@laurennobody511 Yes as described in the novel because Willem is of Scandinavian origin (not always blond I realise but Willem is) and Jude is of 'unknown origins' yet perhaps part Native American (some covert pointers in the text, perhaps). Interestingly in the London play script they miss out JB's 'post-racial' during his assessment of Jude The Postman. I wonder if this is due to the casting or it may have been written in the script prior to Norton asking for the role?

@elisazouza Жыл бұрын

I wanna see it omg! I’ve bought the book and I’m ready to read it soon

@painisreal1 Жыл бұрын

Can u aploud this play after ending selling tickets and after it fnishes ?... i really like to watch it but i can't go there , and i'm sure so many people are like me .

@NoorFatima-bs9vp Жыл бұрын

For the first time in my life i am feeling the cast

@ohreallyeliza Жыл бұрын

Love this ❤️Please bring this play to Broadway.

@wendydarling5790 Жыл бұрын

It was at BAM last fall.

@ohreallyeliza Жыл бұрын

@@wendydarling5790 where's that?

@mileidy_Towers Жыл бұрын

Thank u 🤍🤍

@hanniaherrera186 10 ай бұрын

just hearing the names and put faces in those names KILLS ME INSIDE

@samanthawilliams9833 Жыл бұрын

Cannot wait to see this I love the book so much ❤

@el1065 Жыл бұрын

ive been waitingg for this

@girlfriend7558 10 ай бұрын

Whoever read this book in 24 hours must’ve been really great in college. I never went to college but it took me a month. Wild.

@awinterperson 2 ай бұрын

Please please please give us a chance to watch this online!! There are so many people who love this book but couldn’t make it to the show. For those who are very unfortunate, would you guys release this online, please?

@wildreeds Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@shreyadas6981 2 ай бұрын

Luke Thompson❤

@user-vg4hs3yo7v Жыл бұрын

❤

@sayangjonathan Жыл бұрын

😍😍

@bellacooper7937 Жыл бұрын

anyone know the song that james mentioned represents jude? i cant find it anywhere

@Eruantallen Жыл бұрын

It's Gustav Mahler's "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen".

@readingbythemoon Жыл бұрын

i hope we can get the record of this play, give us your price hanya 😩

@OzmaOfOzz 2 ай бұрын

For real I'd pay hard money to see this play recorded 🥺😩

@laurennobody511 Жыл бұрын

I wish theyd make a movie

@carenwaweru831 2 ай бұрын

Me too

@mirjamdereus5010 5 ай бұрын

2:04 still no sign of a possibilty to stream to buy or go to the filmversion of the play??? I am so sad that I could nt go to the play

@OzmaOfOzz 2 ай бұрын

For the people who have seen the play, I've a question: How were the parts of Jude being a child integrated in the play? Cause the interactions with Brother luke and dr Traylor happened when he was a child, I'm just curious. And also, how was Julia's absence justified? I know that even in the book she's more of a background character but still, Jude had 2 parents who adopted him, not just a single father. Thank you in advance ❤

@ayasaad9658 Жыл бұрын

does anyone know the song name?

@nataliadomnikova7492 Жыл бұрын

Hello, could someone tell what is the song, Jude sang? I know they mentioned it in the interview but I didn’t understand.

@flora22511 9 ай бұрын

this is a very late answer but if you still want to know, it’s ‘Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen’ by Mahler (based on a poem by Rückert)! Translated the title kind of means ‘I have been/become lost to the world’.

@peixeirada Жыл бұрын

is the play in British?

@Bethanysummer 10 ай бұрын

So when can people in the usa watch this??

@edgarfranceschi8338 Жыл бұрын

Did the actors in this production speak with an American accent?

@Sara-nz3sh Жыл бұрын

yes!

@nehasultan409 11 ай бұрын

yes and at times, it was insuffereable especially Willem's xD

@Luliaruri Жыл бұрын

Shout out to Kendrick Lamar

@divaldoenzo4742 Жыл бұрын

Don’t understand, will never understand and I’m happy I don’t people who thinks this book is good, the story is horrible. It’s a bad book, a sad porn story that destined to manipulate all who reads it. I found it shallow and with no emotion, just for pure shock value.

@vildekm Жыл бұрын

I agree that it's overhyped. Beautiful writing but the story absolutely is torture porn. The way Jude's disability is portrayed is especially jarring to me

@OzmaOfOzz 2 ай бұрын

This comment speaks volumes about your empathy which is 0.

@OzmaOfOzz 2 ай бұрын

The lack of empathy is strong in you, get some help pls

@divaldoenzo4742 2 ай бұрын

@@OzmaOfOzz do yourself a favor and read good books, not popular books.

@chriszold9980 7 ай бұрын

This is a harmful novel with bo purpose whatsoever. Don't support this author in any way.

@OzmaOfOzz 2 ай бұрын

Empathy = 0 with you, we hear it loud and clear

@lucymoran4469 Жыл бұрын

Truly beautiful - thank you for asking and answering my question from Instagram! I can’t wait to see this amazing novel come to life on stage 🤍

@manyaraj5731 Жыл бұрын

I literally can't wait to see my favourite book coming into action...only if i were i older enough to switch countries as i literally live in South East side of the world ..one day i would love to see this becoming into a full series were we can access it 🤍