Leader Weekends: Theatre Review (David Tennant in Good & Mary at Hampstead)

David Tennant in ‘Good’ at the Harold Pinter Theatre and why it’s an important watch. Plus, does ‘Mary’ at Hampstead Theatre need a trigger warning? This week the Evening Standard's chief theatre critic Nick Curtis is joined by Nancy Durrant, our culture editor, as they unpick two more interesting shows from London’s stages.In this episode:Part 1: ‘Good’ at the Harold Pinter TheatreThe very ‘good’ German man who gradually changes to NazismDavid Tennant’s "best friend" personality, his performance and career choicesElliot Levey and Sharon Small, plus the various roles they playWhy the play was revived and why it still feels current two years onWhy it’s an important watch, rather than enjoyablePart 2: ‘Mary’ at Hampstead TheatreDoes Mary need a trigger warning?What is Rona Munro’s queen’s tale about?The representation of Mary Stuart's terrible treatmentThe playwright Rona Munro and Mary as the sixth part of the trilogyGangs of London’s Brian VernelWhy it "utterly failed to spark", and left Nick & Nancy feeling "flat"What shows are on in London in December? Well, this is your weekly Theatre Review from the Evening Standard.Visit standard.co.uk/culture or find us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.