(The Theatre Royal Haymarket, 21 May 2014)
Alex Forrest (played by Natascha McElhone) alternates between sanity and obsession so effortlessly that one wonders what could have betrayed her emotional instability early enough to forewarn Dan Gallagher (played by Jonathan Forbes). He could have been more inquisitive at the dinner interview and hope that Alex would slip up; but he probably hoped she would not. Afterwards, he could have revealed his affair to his wife as soon as he understood he lost control. He did not reveal because he remained curious about someone so alive, if only intermittently.
Jonathan Forbes is appropriate for the part. He is young enough to be curious, to err, and to attract women.
Natascha McElhone may be too good for her part. She controls her insanity instead of being possessed by it. As a result, her character is bigger than its allotted part.
Alex Forrest (played by Natascha McElhone) alternates between sanity and obsession so effortlessly that one wonders what could have betrayed her emotional instability early enough to forewarn Dan Gallagher (played by Jonathan Forbes). He could have been more inquisitive at the dinner interview and hope that Alex would slip up; but he probably hoped she would not. Afterwards, he could have revealed his affair to his wife as soon as he understood he lost control. He did not reveal because he remained curious about someone so alive, if only intermittently.
Jonathan Forbes is appropriate for the part. He is young enough to be curious, to err, and to attract women.
Natascha McElhone may be too good for her part. She controls her insanity instead of being possessed by it. As a result, her character is bigger than its allotted part.
