9 / 10
The brilliant production of 'Brief Encounter' that opened on Broadway last night should make all but the sourest puss believe in romance again. It's a spirited charm offensive that's just impossible to resist.
8 / 10
We've seen any number of stage attractions derived from motion pictures, and some of these have incorporated actual footage -- either vintage or shot-to-order -- into the proceedings. But Broadway doesn't seem ever to have seen live actors interact with, and actually step directly into, the movie.Kneehigh Theater's production of Noel Coward's 'Brief Encounter' might lose some of its impact in its relatively large Main Stem house, especially on the extreme sides and in the mezz; previous runs in London and Brooklyn played venues that were well under 500 seats. Even so, the play should get a warm reception here.
| 2018 | West End |
Empire Cinema Haymarket Production West End |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Play | Emma Rice |
| 2011 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Malcolm Rippeth |
| 2011 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Malcolm Rippeth |
| 2011 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Set Design | Neil Murray |
| 2011 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Hannah Yelland |
| 2011 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Simon Baker |
