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A Matter of Life and Death " a delightful adaptation of Powell and Pressburger's all-time classic by Clare Brennan

New Vic, Newcastle-under-LymeGrounding fantasy in emotional reality, director Theresa Heskins and her joyous 14-strong ensemble make the David Niven-starring film fly on stage The 1940s hits, played by on- and offstage bands, cross-fades to cacophony. English bomber pilot Peter is suspended above us. His plane is hit, his parachute in shreds; only his radio still functions. He connects with American ground staff rad…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM on April 6, 2025

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