Good

The Long Legacy

After a brief pause, the popular C P Taylor play ‘Good’ makes its return to the London stage this year. The show will star the famous actor David Tennant in its new production. As theatres gradually reopen their doors to audiences, the much-anticipated show is also ready to return. The production house said that those who already purchased the Good tickets for their previously announced shows will be notified about the changed schedule. Those who have not yet had the chance to get one, order yours as soon as possible.

The acclaimed British playwright Cecil Philip Taylor first published the play in 1982 for the Methuen Drama, commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Subsequently, it travelled across the world and gained much appreciation. Many describe it as one of the definitive dramatic pieces representing the Holocaust among the English-speaking theatres. Even after all these years, the play is still relevant and finds wide reception among critics and audiences worldwide. Given its wide appreciation, the play is returning to theatres.

David Tennant Returns to the Stage

Emmy-winning actor David Tennant will play the lead in Good’s new production. The Scottish actor, a popular name in Hollywood and British television alike, has many memorable performances under his belt. They include the Doctor in the long-running BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who as well as Barty Crouch Jr.in the immensely popular Harry Potter movie series. He will play the lead role of John Halder, the inherently ‘good’ and docile German professor who gradually falls for the Reichstag ideology, veering violently away from his friend and family. Given his impeccable craft, Tennant’s performance of such a nuanced character is set to be a treat.

The Eternal Battle of Good and Evil

The play is a harrowing tale of the Nazi reign in Germany and the horrors of the Holocaust. It revolves around the story of two dear friends. The first is John Halder, a German professor, living an exemplary life with his family and ailing mother. His friend Maurice, a Jewish psychiatrist, is afraid for his life under the Third Reich reign. The story unfurls, revealing John’s internal struggles, as internalised Nazi ideology slowly affects his moral compass. The play poses questions to the ideas of humanity and goodness, exposing the age-old battle between good and evil.

The play’s climax sheds light on the notion of morality as it recounts the horrors of the Holocaust. To know what happens to John and his friend, book your Good tickets, and enjoy a brilliant performance.