smallhobbit

Ink was originally produced at the Almeida Theatre last summer. I'd thought of going but the timing wasn't right, so, on the basis of there being only so many things I could do, I decided this play was one I wouldn't see. But then it transferred to the Duke of York's Theatre, still sounded good, and

grondfic was very encouraging so I booked tickets. Which meant that for the second time in a fortnight SM and I had a night away in London.

Ink is the story of how Rupert Murdoch, with his editor Larry Lamb, turned around the Sun newspaper from being a complete also ran to the most popular tabloid of the day. Bertie Carvel played Rupert Murdoch and Richard Coyle was the editor, Larry Lamb. Both actors were excellent, as was the rest of the cast.

The set is excellent. Initially it looks over-complicated, but it's used extremely effectively and there isn't much re-ordering of the set. To be accurate, parts of the set are changed fairly frequently, but nothing slows down in order for it to be done, and lighting and action are also used to redirect the audience's attention so it becomes much less noticeable.

And like all good plays, not only does it tell a fascinating story extremely well, but it leaves the audience thinking about what they've seen. This is one play which is certainly going on my 'glad I managed to see' list.