More London theatre nudity to report. The play ‘Mydidae’ at the Soho Theatre concerns a couple and the events that take place in their bathroom over the course of a day. Both members of the cast; Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Keir Charles strip naked and for much of the time they are in a bath together. Unfortunately we get to see rather more of Keir than we do of Phoebe. Phoebe’s visible nudity is brief or was out of my sight line when she was lying in the bath. You might do better by sitting at the higher rear seats as I was in the first row of tiered seats. The play is on at the small Upstairs theatre which holds around 90 people so you are never far from the action and runs till Christmas. Nudity apart the play is well worth seeing for Phoebe’s superb performance although I had some doubts about elements of the story. Also it’s not often you get to see an actress use the lavatory on stage. Top marks too for the sound designer as I’m assuming the noise of peeing was an effect rather than excellent timing by the actress. Before anyone gets over exited I should point out the Phoebe is still dressed at this point and cunningly deploys her knickers to spare her modesty. Picture of Phoebe below.
Over at the Savoy Theatre ‘Cabaret’ is showing. This is the Donmar production that has been in and out of London for several years now. This one stars Will Young and Michelle Ryan. Michelle looks fantastic in her skimpy costumes but I can’t help thinking is miscast. No nudity from Michelle but there is a blink and you’ll miss it breast flash by one of the chorus in one of the early scenes of the backstage at the Cabaret.
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