mcfc1923 Posted 23 August , 2004 Share Posted 23 August , 2004 bought journey's end by R.C. Sherriff and Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan. The pals book was great, realy enjoyed it, but the journey's end just bored me stiff, it's certainly one play I would not want to see. The characters and the narrative did nothing for me, very dissapointed. so it's going up for sale on the forum if any one is interested. mcfc1923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 23 August , 2004 Share Posted 23 August , 2004 Whilst understanding your comment, I must say that the play - originally intended for a six week run in London earlier this year - is still pulling em in (with I think the third change in cast). Like the original presentation it recieved rave reviews from a number of respected critics. It is about to go on tour. The book is a dramatisation, obviously, and represented Sherriff's first non-fiction work to be published - although prepared with the help of Vernon Bartlett. But the play still works very well. What was interesting when I went was the number of teenagers in the audience, and it seemed to me that it was good that they were getting something other than the usual fare of the Dead Great War Poets Society. Regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Clarke Posted 23 August , 2004 Share Posted 23 August , 2004 but the journey's end just bored me stiff, it's certainly one play I would not want to see. The characters and the narrative did nothing for me, very dissapointed. Both saddened and surprised that Journey's End bored you; perhaps seeing a performance of the play might change your mind? What do you think might have given the book/play greater depth? Incidentally, I'm pleased to hear the current West End production has been extended and is to go on tour. Rosemary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted 23 August , 2004 Share Posted 23 August , 2004 I am glad the production is being extended, too, as I have every intention of going to the Thursday, September 30 matinee! At first I thought it might be on tour and have ended in the West End, so was pleased to see it will still be going on. It seems to have got good reviews. I also read the book and found it well done, but like Shakespeare, I think seeing it acted will have much more impact. Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfc1923 Posted 24 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 24 August , 2004 David, Rosemary, Cynthia, maybe I was a little harsh, perhaps I should read the book again, and maybe even see the play. it's just that with Peter Whelan's Accrington pals I found that I could sympathise with the characters, but in journey's end the characters just did not feel real enough to have any sympathy for. mcfc1923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Clarke Posted 24 August , 2004 Share Posted 24 August , 2004 MCFC Tour of Journey's End starts very shortly, details via here Hope you get to see and enjoy. Rosemary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfc1923 Posted 26 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 26 August , 2004 MCFC Tour of Journey's End starts very shortly, details via here Hope you get to see and enjoy. Rosemary Rosemary thanks Rosemary, mcfc1923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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