Christopher Haydon Archives - North West End UK

The production of "Twelve Angry Men" at The Lowry Theatre in Salford, directed by Christopher Haydon, delivers a captivating and thought-provoking theatrical experience, earning a solid four-star rating. Adapted from Reginald Rose’s classic screenplay, the narrative unfolds in the intense setting of a New York jury room, where twelve jurors must decide the fate of a 16-year-old boy accused of murdering his father. While the overall production impresses with its compelling narrative and masterful direction by Haydon, there were occasional instances of overacting from some cast members. While overacting can be forgiven if emotionally connected to the character, there were moments where believability faltered, and made some of the stronger characters appear like they were crazy. Despite...

The evidence has been heard and the decision is now with the jury. Starting with a voiceover of the judge's instructions, Twelve Angry Men sees the men locked in the jury room. Their job is to decide if the 16-year-old accused is guilty of killing his father, and thus will face execution or if there is reasonable doubt. A quick first vote from the unnamed jurors seems clear, guilty and guilty and guilty again until the final vote is counted - a solitary not guilty. Jason Merrells does a fine job as juror number eight, the single not guilty vote which forces the other 11 men to talk, debate, argue and even come close to blows. Like the jurors, we never learn the name of the defendant or the witnesses. Reginald Rose’s classic script first staged in 1953 but mostly known for th...

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Twelve Angry Men – The Lowry

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