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Cyrano de Bergerac: in a free adaptation
A genius with language, but convinced of his own ugliness, Cyrano secretly loves the radiant Roxane. While Roxane is in love with the beautiful but inarticulate Christian.Cyrano's generous offer to act as go-between sets in motion a poignant and often hilarious love-triangle, in which each character is torn between the lure of physical attraction and the seductive power of words.Martin Crimp's adaptation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac premiered at the Playhouse Theatre, London, in November 2019.
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Published December 19, 2019
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Martin Crimp
59 books43 followersMartin Andrew Crimp (born 14 February 1956 in Dartford, Kent) is a British playwright.
Crimp is sometimes described as a practitioner of the "in-yer-face" school of contemporary British drama, although he rejects the label. He is notable for the astringency of his dialogue, a tone of emotional detachment, a bleak view of human relationships – none of his characters experience love or joy – and latterly, a concern for theatrical form and language rather than an interest in narrative.
Crimp is sometimes described as a practitioner of the "in-yer-face" school of contemporary British drama, although he rejects the label. He is notable for the astringency of his dialogue, a tone of emotional detachment, a bleak view of human relationships – none of his characters experience love or joy – and latterly, a concern for theatrical form and language rather than an interest in narrative.
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December 5, 2019
Did I officially read it? No.
Am I desperate to finish my goodreads challenge? Yes.
For what it's worth, I did see it and it was brilliant.
Am I desperate to finish my goodreads challenge? Yes.
For what it's worth, I did see it and it was brilliant.
February 20, 2020
Just saw the play yesterday and today I read the script. I haven't read the original play (but now I must!) but this was really powerful for me. And the play was so so good! If you are in London I recommend to go and watch it!
March 27, 2020
"I need their hate/ let them stare- let them spit with rage- I can't wait/ for the next fight/ no way will I kowtow and be polite/ try and make me/ conform try and break me/I warn you no one will take me/ prisoner of their patronage/ VIP sponsorship whatever the fashion is/ I will remain outside of it/ will not stain any part of my mind with it/ I will sing my own tune/ cling to the dark side of my own moon/ sooner than bask in the false bright/ earth-light"
This might be my favorite play of all time. I was lucky enough to see James McAvoy's performance in February and was absolutely blown away. So much so, that I could not rest until I got hands on the play itself. I needed to submerse myself in the cornucopia of wit and rhyme that Martin Crimp managed to create. Seeing it was hypnotic, but reading it was a balm for my soul.
Cyrano de Bergerac was written in French verse by Edmond Rostand in the 19th century. However, heretofore, the most popular English translations have provided the substance but not the style of the original. Crimp, instead, created a "free adaptation": the plot is mostly faithful to the original, but there is no attempt at direct translation. Cyrano is still a soldier in 17th century France, desperately in love with his cousin Roxane, and unable to tell her except through the guise of the handsome young man she fell for at first sight. Yet, the way the story is told abandons any verisimilitude to the styles of that era by using todays language woven into verse. There are shades of Hamilton in the style; Crimp's verse shows the same linguistic virtuosity as any one of Miranda's songs, but then manages to keep it going for five acts without stopping. The result is breathtakingly beautiful, even as the story breaks your heart. If you love words even half as much as Cyrano, you will not be disappointed.
This might be my favorite play of all time. I was lucky enough to see James McAvoy's performance in February and was absolutely blown away. So much so, that I could not rest until I got hands on the play itself. I needed to submerse myself in the cornucopia of wit and rhyme that Martin Crimp managed to create. Seeing it was hypnotic, but reading it was a balm for my soul.
Cyrano de Bergerac was written in French verse by Edmond Rostand in the 19th century. However, heretofore, the most popular English translations have provided the substance but not the style of the original. Crimp, instead, created a "free adaptation": the plot is mostly faithful to the original, but there is no attempt at direct translation. Cyrano is still a soldier in 17th century France, desperately in love with his cousin Roxane, and unable to tell her except through the guise of the handsome young man she fell for at first sight. Yet, the way the story is told abandons any verisimilitude to the styles of that era by using todays language woven into verse. There are shades of Hamilton in the style; Crimp's verse shows the same linguistic virtuosity as any one of Miranda's songs, but then manages to keep it going for five acts without stopping. The result is breathtakingly beautiful, even as the story breaks your heart. If you love words even half as much as Cyrano, you will not be disappointed.
May 17, 2020
Wonderful, energetic new translation that brings new depth to Christian and acknowledges that Cyrano isn’t purely heroic. My only critique is that while the work raises some points about Roxane’s own traumas and scars, it doesn’t fully flesh those out or engage with them enough and still leaves her character feeling a little slight.
November 23, 2025
Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand http://realini.blogspot.com/2022/01/n...
10 out of 10
This seems to be the most popular play in the history of France – just like representations of Agatha Christie, was it The Mouse Trap, have been on stage for so many decades, constituting a record – and we have had so many adaptations http://realini.blogspot.com/2014/06/c...
One has Steve Martin as a modern day Cyrano de Bergerac http://realini.blogspot.com/2017/03/n... who is instructing the fireman who is helplessly in love, but unable to say anything smart how to seduce Roxanne aka Daryl Hannah, and we have also had the majestic (back then) Gerard Depardieu as the man with the big nose.
In the beginning of Monty Python’s Life of Brian http://realini.blogspot.com/2017/03/m... we have another ‘Big Nose’, but that is a humorous exchange, as a prophet was talking about ‘blessed are the cheese makers’, and an argument ensues, and suddenly you have ‘Big Nose’
Nevertheless, this note is more about the ‘making of’ Cyrano de Bergerac, as it is presented in a fabulous film I have seen last night, after which I looked for an entry to attach my note to, but since I have not found Cyrano, Mon Amour aka Edmond, I thought well, why not attempt to connect some thoughts to…Cyrano
In the plot of Cyrano Mon Amour, Edmond Rostand is a married poet, who has a very unsuccessful premiere, after which he becomes depressed and it looks as if his family, the wife and two children, would have a hard time, since he is not able to provide as an author, but things may change when he meets Constant Coquelin
The latter is portrayed by one of the greatest actors in the world, Olivier Gourmet, seen in Those Who Work http://realini.blogspot.com/2020/03/t... among other splendid films – Constant Coquelin is a flamboyant, curious, courageous, impulsive figure
The meeting of the two might lead to the creation of Cyrano, albeit it would be a long way, and other ingredients are necessary, for the project is plagued by many misfortunes and there are challenges from the start, such finding financing, which is provided by two men, if their favorite will star in the performance
They have a…brothel, called something with Poules aka Hens, and Maria Legault had been one of the sex workers employed by the two, they appear to have a ménage a trois, in what is otherwise a quite conservative narrative, at least for French standards, when the hero is about to have an affair, he says…no
Jeanne d’Alene will be the muse that Rostand needs, albeit he loves his wife, the latter had ceased to inspire him, she believes in him, has supported the author, but it is the intense inspiration, the awe and admiration that Jeanne feels for Edmond Rostand that would set him on (artistic) fire, and there is more…
This reminds one of The Honeymoon Effect, explained in the Harvard Positive Psychology lectures http://realini.blogspot.com/2017/07/p... of Professor Tal Ben-Shahar, the most popular in the history of that fabled institution, this is what tends to happen after two years of marriage, or relationship, when tedium may set in, and then partners may look for someone different
Jeanne has a connection that is similar with the one in the would be Cyrano, she corresponds with a friend of Rostand, but the fellow is not gifted, just as we have this situation explained in Cyrano de Bergerac, and the author is in fact writing letters to Jeanne, which would eventually land in the hands of the wife
However, unlike in most films and stories we know, the husband is honest when he explains the situation, the fact that he is not unfaithful, for yes, Jeanne inspires him (as mentioned, her case will emerge in the play) but this is exclusively a platonic relationship, he loves his wife and he is grateful to her…
Challenges abound, for Coquelin is banned from the stage, and edict from the Minsiter of Culture is clear, he must not act, for he has broken some clause with the Comedies Francaise, and furthermore, the star of the show has an accident and the premiere may be jeopardized, cancelled and then all the effort would be in vain
This reminds me of the story read recently about the making of Shakespeare in Love, which had had financing based on the participation of Julia Roberts, but she wanted Daniel Day Lewis to be Shakespeare and when he had to decline, because he had already been involved in In The Name of The Father, she abandoned the whole thing
The producers had Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and others, but Julia Roberts behaved unprofessionally, to use an euphemism, after all, Gwyneth Paltrow would win the Academy Award for this very film…anyway, spoiler alert, Jeanne knows all the lines, and at the last moment, she saves the opening and the whole play…
Now for a question, and invitation – maybe you have a good idea on how we could make more than a million dollars with this http://realini.blogspot.com/2022/02/u... – as it is, this is a unique technique, which we could promote, sell, open the Oscars show with or something and then make lots of money together, if you have the how, I have the product, I just do not know how to get the befits from it, other than the exercise per se
As for my role in the Revolution that killed Ceausescu, a smaller Mao, there it is http://realini.blogspot.com/2022/03/r...
10 out of 10
This seems to be the most popular play in the history of France – just like representations of Agatha Christie, was it The Mouse Trap, have been on stage for so many decades, constituting a record – and we have had so many adaptations http://realini.blogspot.com/2014/06/c...
One has Steve Martin as a modern day Cyrano de Bergerac http://realini.blogspot.com/2017/03/n... who is instructing the fireman who is helplessly in love, but unable to say anything smart how to seduce Roxanne aka Daryl Hannah, and we have also had the majestic (back then) Gerard Depardieu as the man with the big nose.
In the beginning of Monty Python’s Life of Brian http://realini.blogspot.com/2017/03/m... we have another ‘Big Nose’, but that is a humorous exchange, as a prophet was talking about ‘blessed are the cheese makers’, and an argument ensues, and suddenly you have ‘Big Nose’
Nevertheless, this note is more about the ‘making of’ Cyrano de Bergerac, as it is presented in a fabulous film I have seen last night, after which I looked for an entry to attach my note to, but since I have not found Cyrano, Mon Amour aka Edmond, I thought well, why not attempt to connect some thoughts to…Cyrano
In the plot of Cyrano Mon Amour, Edmond Rostand is a married poet, who has a very unsuccessful premiere, after which he becomes depressed and it looks as if his family, the wife and two children, would have a hard time, since he is not able to provide as an author, but things may change when he meets Constant Coquelin
The latter is portrayed by one of the greatest actors in the world, Olivier Gourmet, seen in Those Who Work http://realini.blogspot.com/2020/03/t... among other splendid films – Constant Coquelin is a flamboyant, curious, courageous, impulsive figure
The meeting of the two might lead to the creation of Cyrano, albeit it would be a long way, and other ingredients are necessary, for the project is plagued by many misfortunes and there are challenges from the start, such finding financing, which is provided by two men, if their favorite will star in the performance
They have a…brothel, called something with Poules aka Hens, and Maria Legault had been one of the sex workers employed by the two, they appear to have a ménage a trois, in what is otherwise a quite conservative narrative, at least for French standards, when the hero is about to have an affair, he says…no
Jeanne d’Alene will be the muse that Rostand needs, albeit he loves his wife, the latter had ceased to inspire him, she believes in him, has supported the author, but it is the intense inspiration, the awe and admiration that Jeanne feels for Edmond Rostand that would set him on (artistic) fire, and there is more…
This reminds one of The Honeymoon Effect, explained in the Harvard Positive Psychology lectures http://realini.blogspot.com/2017/07/p... of Professor Tal Ben-Shahar, the most popular in the history of that fabled institution, this is what tends to happen after two years of marriage, or relationship, when tedium may set in, and then partners may look for someone different
Jeanne has a connection that is similar with the one in the would be Cyrano, she corresponds with a friend of Rostand, but the fellow is not gifted, just as we have this situation explained in Cyrano de Bergerac, and the author is in fact writing letters to Jeanne, which would eventually land in the hands of the wife
However, unlike in most films and stories we know, the husband is honest when he explains the situation, the fact that he is not unfaithful, for yes, Jeanne inspires him (as mentioned, her case will emerge in the play) but this is exclusively a platonic relationship, he loves his wife and he is grateful to her…
Challenges abound, for Coquelin is banned from the stage, and edict from the Minsiter of Culture is clear, he must not act, for he has broken some clause with the Comedies Francaise, and furthermore, the star of the show has an accident and the premiere may be jeopardized, cancelled and then all the effort would be in vain
This reminds me of the story read recently about the making of Shakespeare in Love, which had had financing based on the participation of Julia Roberts, but she wanted Daniel Day Lewis to be Shakespeare and when he had to decline, because he had already been involved in In The Name of The Father, she abandoned the whole thing
The producers had Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and others, but Julia Roberts behaved unprofessionally, to use an euphemism, after all, Gwyneth Paltrow would win the Academy Award for this very film…anyway, spoiler alert, Jeanne knows all the lines, and at the last moment, she saves the opening and the whole play…
Now for a question, and invitation – maybe you have a good idea on how we could make more than a million dollars with this http://realini.blogspot.com/2022/02/u... – as it is, this is a unique technique, which we could promote, sell, open the Oscars show with or something and then make lots of money together, if you have the how, I have the product, I just do not know how to get the befits from it, other than the exercise per se
As for my role in the Revolution that killed Ceausescu, a smaller Mao, there it is http://realini.blogspot.com/2022/03/r...
May 20, 2022
“you’re obsessed.”
“i love words, that’s all.”
the absolute LAYERS Crimp added to this already incredibly complex play PLUS those added by Jamie Lloyd in his direction of the stage production… truly cannot be overstated how incredibly intelligent and nuanced and absolutely AFFECTING this version of CYRANO is. my whole fuckin heart.
“i love words, that’s all.”
the absolute LAYERS Crimp added to this already incredibly complex play PLUS those added by Jamie Lloyd in his direction of the stage production… truly cannot be overstated how incredibly intelligent and nuanced and absolutely AFFECTING this version of CYRANO is. my whole fuckin heart.
April 21, 2022
The play was 5 stars. This is 5 stars. I can't tell if the script is good on its own, but as I read I could see the play happening in my head and it was brilliant.
Even without seeing the play, the pacing and language is entrancing and highly enjoyable.
Not sure how this compares to the original Cyrano, but this was a delight I highly recommend.
Also if you have the opportunity to go see James McAvoy as Cyrano do it.
Even without seeing the play, the pacing and language is entrancing and highly enjoyable.
Not sure how this compares to the original Cyrano, but this was a delight I highly recommend.
Also if you have the opportunity to go see James McAvoy as Cyrano do it.
September 12, 2020
Sorry, 5 Sterne gibt es nur für das actual play, und einmal war da ein Fehler und es stand Cyrano im Text obwohl es Christian hätte sein müssen, krieg ich jetzt mein Geld zurück?
Also muss sagen, hab das Play "nur" 3x geguckt aber die ganze Zeit beim lesen deren Stimmen in meinem Kopf gehört, i love it
Also muss sagen, hab das Play "nur" 3x geguckt aber die ganze Zeit beim lesen deren Stimmen in meinem Kopf gehört, i love it
April 3, 2022
I Just saw the Play in Glasgow and I loved it. It might have been the best play I've Seen so far.
The Script is also great.
The Script is also great.
September 27, 2023
one of my all time fave plays. magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 7, 2020
Cyrano de Bergerac is my favourite book of all time. I've also read it in French. With that in mind, Martin Crimp's translation and adaptation had a lot to live up to. And while it might not be 100% faithful to the original, it is a beautifully crafted text, which avoids many of the drawbacks of literal translation while being very much in the spirit of the original. The play was great, the actors were amazing and the staging was well though-out.
If I had to nitpick, my only complaint would be the ending, which is the only part book that does not feel true to Rostand's creation and which I feel diminishes the end of Cyrano's arc.
If I had to nitpick, my only complaint would be the ending, which is the only part book that does not feel true to Rostand's creation and which I feel diminishes the end of Cyrano's arc.
September 14, 2020
I FREAKING LOVED THIS!
I admit, I am iased since I saw the play (with James McAvoy as Cyrano and I have a huge crush on him), but even if I didn't I would love this script!.
It is so well written and funny and moving and clever and it made me feel smarter with every word I read.
I highly recommend it (also, if still possible: go watch the play, go watch all the plays, plays are amazing!)
I admit, I am iased since I saw the play (with James McAvoy as Cyrano and I have a huge crush on him), but even if I didn't I would love this script!.
It is so well written and funny and moving and clever and it made me feel smarter with every word I read.
I highly recommend it (also, if still possible: go watch the play, go watch all the plays, plays are amazing!)
November 27, 2020
Saw the play performed via an NT Live production streamed to our local theatre, and was blown away by McAvoy's performance as Cyrano.
I have just finished reading the play which has reminded me how key timing and rhythm was to it's performance. You must see McAvoy's interpretation of Cyrano as it was faultless and conveyed so much emotion.
This is definitely a play that has to be seen, not just read, to do it justice.
I have just finished reading the play which has reminded me how key timing and rhythm was to it's performance. You must see McAvoy's interpretation of Cyrano as it was faultless and conveyed so much emotion.
This is definitely a play that has to be seen, not just read, to do it justice.
February 21, 2020
I could only sit and gape at this genius
October 3, 2020
The Alexander Hamilton song but instead of "Alexander Hamilton" it's "Cyrano De Bergerac"
March 2, 2020
Masterful. Splendid. Sublime. Clever. Spunky. Heartbreaking.
I saw the National Theater Live production starring James McAvoy as Cyrano on 02/20/2020 at the Circle Cinema here in Tulsa. I was spellbound. The whole audience was. It was theater at its BEST. It has not left me so I had to have the script and now I've read it twice. It's fast and powerful. The words are strong on their own, but having seen the actors bring them to life raises it to the highest level of entertainment, joy, and heartbreak. I am perfectly comfortable saying this is the second best play I have ever seen. Additionally, the absolute best play I've seen is White Rabbit, Red Rabbit and I would so love to see James perform that one day! But this Cyrano affected me and broke me and touched all the things in me that love and appreciate art. Cyrano says he loves words. I do, too, and I cannot say enough good things about this piece of work. Heart-wrenching perfection! (The execution physically has one or two typos. It also lacks certain punctuation, but that may just be style. Also, this needs to be read in the rhythm that the actors speak. Because I heard it before, it helps in matching up the dovetails in their speech. It's VERY good.) Now that the live productions in London closed their curtain yesterday for the last time, your only option is to READ THIS! You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll fall in love. I know I did.
I saw the National Theater Live production starring James McAvoy as Cyrano on 02/20/2020 at the Circle Cinema here in Tulsa. I was spellbound. The whole audience was. It was theater at its BEST. It has not left me so I had to have the script and now I've read it twice. It's fast and powerful. The words are strong on their own, but having seen the actors bring them to life raises it to the highest level of entertainment, joy, and heartbreak. I am perfectly comfortable saying this is the second best play I have ever seen. Additionally, the absolute best play I've seen is White Rabbit, Red Rabbit and I would so love to see James perform that one day! But this Cyrano affected me and broke me and touched all the things in me that love and appreciate art. Cyrano says he loves words. I do, too, and I cannot say enough good things about this piece of work. Heart-wrenching perfection! (The execution physically has one or two typos. It also lacks certain punctuation, but that may just be style. Also, this needs to be read in the rhythm that the actors speak. Because I heard it before, it helps in matching up the dovetails in their speech. It's VERY good.) Now that the live productions in London closed their curtain yesterday for the last time, your only option is to READ THIS! You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll fall in love. I know I did.
December 14, 2022
I BLOODY LOVED THIS. SO MUCH. SO CLEVER.
What a beautiful and tragic love story, all written in rhyme. The poetry and the way it flows as a play is, honestly, incredible. It reads very musically and reminds me a little of Lin Manuel Miranda. I loved all the humour and obsession with his nose too, and would love to see how all that plays out on stage. And oh so quotable!
I wrote a review in rhyme, as a little ode to the play:
Cyrano de Bergerac, this play is sublime,
All so well written - all written in rhyme!
The words that he wrote, so beautifully pure
Filled with devotion, so clever and sure
That is, 'till the end, cut off in his prime -
When sharing his truth, he ran out of time...
It is plain to see that his beauty inside
Should have been more valued. And, oh, how I cried!
Bloody beautiful writing. Fantastic story. Very Shakespearean. Fabulous plot. Masterpiece!
What a beautiful and tragic love story, all written in rhyme. The poetry and the way it flows as a play is, honestly, incredible. It reads very musically and reminds me a little of Lin Manuel Miranda. I loved all the humour and obsession with his nose too, and would love to see how all that plays out on stage. And oh so quotable!
I wrote a review in rhyme, as a little ode to the play:
Cyrano de Bergerac, this play is sublime,
All so well written - all written in rhyme!
The words that he wrote, so beautifully pure
Filled with devotion, so clever and sure
That is, 'till the end, cut off in his prime -
When sharing his truth, he ran out of time...
It is plain to see that his beauty inside
Should have been more valued. And, oh, how I cried!
Bloody beautiful writing. Fantastic story. Very Shakespearean. Fabulous plot. Masterpiece!
January 17, 2022
Immersive and haunting, I felt dwarfed by this piece, by the overwhelming talent and capabilty of the author. This is playful and painful and beautiful all at once. I know I will never be as good with words as this. To read texts like these, hearing the words (I was fortunate enough to catch a performance before the world shut down), you wish something will rub off on you. That some magic dust will stick to your clothes, find its way through your skin, inhaled as I process the words, the rhyme, the rhythm. That maybe the same inspiration will flow through my fingers one day, as I tap my keyboard.
December 8, 2023
I saw this play in March 2022 and it is one of the most amazing performances I’ve ever seen in a theatre. A lot of that was to do with James Mcavoy as Cyrano - watching him from the very front row was watching a masterclass in acting - but also a lot to do with the fast paced dialogue.
I ordered the play script soon after seeing it but never got round to reading it.
Picked it up to relive the show and found I was able to picture the exact scenes and nuances in acting.
Absolutely phenomenal script. Loved it!
I ordered the play script soon after seeing it but never got round to reading it.
Picked it up to relive the show and found I was able to picture the exact scenes and nuances in acting.
Absolutely phenomenal script. Loved it!
February 16, 2022
When I saw Cyrano in 2019 it changed my life, not to be dramatic, but I thank this play for getting me into drama school. By the end I knew I had to write for theatre, it held my inner child for that time in the Playhouse Theatre and I wanted to try my hardest, to set my life's intention to try and do that for someone else.
Martin Crimp's dialogue is witty, poetic and I can only imagine how much meticulous detailing went into the writing process.
Martin Crimp's dialogue is witty, poetic and I can only imagine how much meticulous detailing went into the writing process.
April 11, 2021
Genius
I was lucky enough to see this play. The acting was amazing -but it was a play more Bout the words. This reimagining is absolutely brilliant, giving true power and weight to all that is being spoken. No word is wasted and reading it took me back to the emotions this play stirred. It is so worth a read - over and over again
I was lucky enough to see this play. The acting was amazing -but it was a play more Bout the words. This reimagining is absolutely brilliant, giving true power and weight to all that is being spoken. No word is wasted and reading it took me back to the emotions this play stirred. It is so worth a read - over and over again
December 14, 2020
can't believe I'm saying this but 99% of the scenes would have hit me much harder if Crimp had refrained from using "fuck" and its derivatives so often. and if you're going to adapt a play about words and the impact they can have on people maybe, just maybe, using profanity isn't the way to go :/
September 27, 2022
Man, I LOVED this play! Cyrano was such a lovable character and I feel so sorry for him that he was never able to have what he wanted while doinh so much for the woman he loved. I now wish, more than ever, that I could have seen this live on stage :(
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 4, 2023
I’m lighting designer for my school’s second studio production.
I really enjoyed this one! The poetry was so clever, the rhymes so smooth. The story is incredible and heartbreaking. Very excited to work on this show with a brilliant team.
(R rating)
I really enjoyed this one! The poetry was so clever, the rhymes so smooth. The story is incredible and heartbreaking. Very excited to work on this show with a brilliant team.
(R rating)
April 11, 2024
is my college doing this show? yes.
did i read this because im on crew for this show? yes
do i cry every time i see act 5 on stage? yes.
am i completely obsessed with crimps interpretation, prose, and translation of this work? yes 100%
will this be my new favorite play? …yes.
did i read this because im on crew for this show? yes
do i cry every time i see act 5 on stage? yes.
am i completely obsessed with crimps interpretation, prose, and translation of this work? yes 100%
will this be my new favorite play? …yes.
September 16, 2024
i watched this play so i think it counts. cyrano’s speech to roxane altered my brain chemistry, and i am never going to stop thinking about it. i literally scoured the internet for it and copied it down in my notes app so that i would always have it.
March 30, 2025
'I hope the audience come out of the theatre exhausted, in a good way. I hope they come out having watched something they couldn't just switch off to. This play is too quick, it's too intense, it's too funny, it's too sad.'
James McAvoy
I couldn't agree more. I hope we can do the words justice.
James McAvoy
I couldn't agree more. I hope we can do the words justice.
May 4, 2020
I first saw this play through NTLive and bought a copy of the book on the same day.
Completely fell in love with this adaptation of the story.
Completely fell in love with this adaptation of the story.
April 5, 2021
A wonderfully fresh and witty adaptation of a play that makes it exciting and new again.
January 18, 2022
reading this in preparation for seeing james mcavoy perform it in march and i cannot express how excited i am to see this man 1) in real life 2) performing this play. hold me.
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