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Moody music man more like
8 May 2018
Great staging and interplay between actors. Ben Chaplin was superb and well cast. Two lawyers added extra zing. Really enjoyed the premise and execution.
Sue Shaw-Hawkins Confirmed ticket purchaser
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8 May 2018
Really enjoyed the play it was good to view the music industry from all sides , great acting , !! 10/10
STUART BILYARD Confirmed ticket purchaser
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7 May 2018
Very interesting plot and great actor play.
Ivey Confirmed ticket purchaser
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7 May 2018
Excellent play.
Adam Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Don’t miss this !
5 May 2018
Ben Chaplin is perfectly cast - the leading light - but they were all great ! Very well acted. Timely topic. Do make time to see this.
Lorry Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Mood Music depends on your mood
5 May 2018
It never really grips; a few humorous lines, but on the whole, rather boring. The main characters Irish accent fluctuates and the others just leave you cold. You feel unable to support anyone.
dolly Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A fascinating play
5 May 2018
I really enjoyed Mood Music. The subject was very interesting and the acting superb. I would recommend seeing ithis play.
Ethna Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Topical and entertaining
5 May 2018
Brilliant show. I loved the interplay of artists, lawyers and therapists.
Ben Chaplin fantastic as the successful narcissist we loved to hate.
Super window on the music industry dealing with power, control and mysogony.
Highly recommend.
Pamela Confirmed ticket purchaser
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5 May 2018
Tight script. Totally absorbing. Very topical. Brilliant my acting. Excellent afternoon.
Linda Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Awesome!
5 May 2018
We saw a matinee and loved it. A very very good play. Super entertaining and Ben Chaplin is wonderful.
C. Hughes Confirmed ticket purchaser
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5 May 2018
Great acting, great writing, kind of depressing, yet funny and very relevant - absolutely worth watching.
Cornelia Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Not quite turning it up to 11
4 May 2018
Enjoyable night at the Old Vic. Mood Music is well worth going to see. It has more laughs than I expected too! Ben Chaplin and Neil Stuke hit all the right notes with their performances. Because of the strength and charisma of their performances I am giving it an extra star. As someone who has worked in the music business for over 20 years, the story didn't ring true, I found it sleight and well mannered (and I probably rooted for the wrong characters!). There were errors and a faulty premise but I understand that is a fiction so these are forgiven. It was too polite though, and the story sleight, I hate to admit it but there is more drama to be made out of the average week in my day job than I saw on stage. Do go though, it's worth it for Neil Stuke who lights up the stage and his character was the most reallistic. If I knew nothing about that world then I would have enjoyed it more. BTW, the constant intake of fluids, be it water or coffee or booze - spot on!
Miss Higgs Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A Dark Comedy?
2 May 2018
Very thought provoking and witty insight into the music industry. A very strong cast made this play very enjoyable.
Mark F Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Thought provoking
2 May 2018
I wasn't sure whether to hit the male lead or shake the female and tell her to get a grip! Very topical and well acted. Not sure I could cope with working in the music business!
Shirley Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Taught me some lessons about Grumpy Old Men!
2 May 2018
This play really did stir a lot of emotions - reminded me of some difficult relationships with people who will never change - and an understanding of how the music industry works, people fall out and the cost of freedom! Jolly good show!
ChrisDee Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fast paced and so relevant to todays women's movement.
1 May 2018
Not sure what to expect but that is sometimes a good thing as you have no preconceived ideas or notions. The play was really fast paced, full of humour and innuendo's. Ben Chaplin was amazing.
Carol & Gordon Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Clever clear script with great cast
29 April 2018
Saw an early preview so it will "bed in" a bit but the performances were focussed and true and I even bought the playtext! Old Vic is always a good bet.
Zx Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Sharp, funny and contemporary
29 April 2018
Really enjoyed Mood Music. It's tells a highly plausible story of a collaboration between a middle-aged male music producer and a young female songwriter who both, in their own ways, can lay claim to having written a big hit song. The play is very cleverly staged with multiple scenes and conversations occurring almost simultaneously but this works well in developing the characters and keeping the narrative moving at an engaging pace. The story is not a black and white case of anyone being completely in the wrong and so does not seek to preach at the audience. Strong, believable and engaging characters and many memorable, laugh out loud lines. Highly enjoyable, especially if you have a passing interest in the music business.
JDB Confirmed ticket purchaser
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29 April 2018
Engaging & thought provoking show- the performances were brilliant and it's always fantastic to see new writing.
Heloise Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Immaculate performance
29 April 2018
A cast of six delivered faultless performances in this modern day drama about gender inequalities. Set amidst the ego driven music industry, the chauvinistic male character was eminently watchable even though on one level he was loathsome he was also thought provoking and funny - he was far from one dimensional. That said all the performances from very talented actors were well defined and immaculate. The set and staging were excellent. Overall the production was very enjoyable and I would recommend it without hesitation. The Old Vic at its best.
LizzieB Confirmed ticket purchaser
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An insight into the musicians life and egos.
29 April 2018
A very gripping play enacted in a specially enlargened stage. It is like watching a huge masterpiece on a large canvas.
Rakesh Mathur Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fast, witty, insightful !
29 April 2018
Really enjoyed this fast, witty, production, the timing and delivery of the insightful dialogue by each performer was superb.
The minimalistic staging helped focus attention to the acting.
It could’ve been a wee bit shorter, hence the 4 not 5 * rating, but strongly recommend this at, the always wonderful, Old Vic !
Hilary W Confirmed ticket purchaser
