We enjoyed a great night out on Tuesday 5th May at Milton Keynes Theatre watching the smash hit film The King’s Speech, adapted for the stage. The production is set against a wooden backdrop with doors and window openings that allow the set to be transformed into different rooms seamlessly. The smooth transition from each scene is even enjoyable to watch. Raymond Coulthard takes on the role of King George VI or as he is affectionately known, Bertie and brilliantly portrays the frustration caused by a speech impediment. You’re willing him on at every stutter. Playing the Queen Mother is Claire Lams who provides some comedy value with her austere sarcasm particularly towards Lionel Logue, Bertie’s speech therapist. Jason Donovan plays the part of the amateur dramatic Australian brilliantly; it’s easy to see his friendship with George VI blossom on stage. The audience is taken through some prominent moments in British history. From the death of King George V, to Edward VIII’s romance with Wallace Simpson and subsequent abdication, Bertie and Elizabeth remain as strong as ever. The ending scene where Bertie delivers his speech is a triumph for all watching. After Bertie and Lionel shake hands and declare their newly found friendship, the audience erupted into applause and stood to show their appreciation for such an enjoyable production.
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