Dr Strangelove - Noel Coward Theatre

In a Cold War era, the story follows an unhinged United States Air Force General who launches a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the Soviet Union. The story separately follows the President of the United States and his advisers as they try to stop a B-52 from bombing the Soviet Union and starting a nuclear war.

Photography: Manuel Harlan

Steve Coogan, playing the title role amongst others, can only be described as a comedic chameleon. His performance as Dr Strangelove is absolutely superb, stealing the show just by making an appearance. The character is an ex-Nazi scientist, which can only mean that inappropriate jokes and physicality are practically inevitable, and so they were.

Overall, Dr Strangelove is a brilliant play full of laughs, and provides opportunities to marvel over creative set design, and reflect on its sad historical accuracy. Multiple viewings can only be encouraged, with hopes that this play extends farther than its original closing date.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5*)

(Ticket gifted to Adventures in Theatreland in exchange for an honest review)

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