James McArdle is immense as Stoppard's true romantic When it was first produced in 1982, The Real Thing was a turning point for Tom Stoppard, the play that added to the existing perception of him as an immensely witty, intelligent, very theatrical crafter of dazzling conceits, albeit perhaps a little cold, as someone who could also touch people's emotions: clever, still, but cutting to the heart. The diff…
SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:24PM on September 4, 2024