You can’t beat a classic story written by one of the greatest playwrights of all time.
All My Sons opened to rave reviews at the Apollo Theatre with David Suchet and Zoe Wanamaker in the lead roles.
Written by the great American writer Arthur Miller, All My Sons is set over a single day in 1947, telling the tale of a business man who made his fortune in manufacturing during the Second World War. However, it is suggested that his prosperity came at the expense of other people’s lives, possibly even his own son.
Here’s a roundup of what the critics thought: 
“You won’t find better performances in the West End right now than those of David Suchet and Zoe Wanamaker” Evening Standard
“Howard Davies gets the best from a superb cast in his faultless revival” Independent on Sunday
“It is time to bring out the superlatives. Not only is the acting tremendous and every visual detail precise, Davies also makes you realise Miller’s play is a portrait of a society as well as of a flawed individual.” The Guardian
“This is a stunning production of a modern classic and one that those who see it will never forget.” The Daily Telegraph
All My Sons is booking at the Apollo theatre until the 11th September 2010 and stars David Suchet and Zoe Wannamaker. Discount Theatre has tickets available from £32.50.
As a student of literature, and theatre lover, I really get quite excited when the West End contains some classic works. There’s nothing better than studying a work of drama, dissecting it in a term paper and then having the opportunity to see the production.
As I was perusing the current list of shows the other day, there’s a fair bunch or classic plays on offer or coming soon; names like Samuel Beckett, Henrik Ibsen and Arthur Miller will always pique my interest.
Waiting For Godot at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is a no brainer, many call it the best play of the twentieth century. With Ian McKellen’s name above the title, and excellent reviews, this production shouldn’t be missed.
Henrik Iben’s Ghosts is being revived at the Duchess and stars Lesley Sharpe and Iain Glen; and Tennessee Williams’ Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, starring the great James Earl Jones is enjoying a popular run at the Novello Theatre.
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has been running for 58 years.
One to look forward to is All My Sons by Arthur Miller which comes into the Apollo theatre on the 19th May. Last year, A View From the Bridge, also by Miller, had patrons queuing around the block for a ticket, so it will be interesting to see if this production captures people’s interest in the same way.
And if you still haven’t seen Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, well guess what? It’s still playing at the St. Martin’s theatre after an unprecedented run of 58 years. If you want to find out who did it, you’ll need to buy a ticket for this quintessentially English thriller.
Ghosts has discounted tickets available from just £14.50 and many others have great offers as well. For a complete list of plays and to book tickets, click here.
Two big names will take to the stage next May, when Arthur Miller’s play, All My Sons, opens at the Apollo Theatre.
David Suchet (Poirot) and Zoe Wanamaker (My Family) star in Miller’s powerful drama about a grieving family, whose various involvements in the second world war cause strain and dark revelations.
The play itself has recently had a lot of press attention Stateside, especially as Katie Holmes made her Broadway debut in the show last year. That production also starred John Lithgow and Diane Wiest, creating a lot of hype, especially when Mr Tom Cruise himself was in the audience on opening night. Thankfully, he didn’t jump up on his seat when his wife made her stage entrance.
Earlier this year, A View From The Bridge, another of Miller’s plays, had a fantastic run in the West End, with the critics showering praise on the production. And with the Tennessee Williams’ classic, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof about to open, it seems like 20th century Americana is the fashion of the moment.
Zoe Wanamaker
