Is that Alan Rickman or Severus Snape? Christopher Wayland has the audience doubled over laughing as Professor Snape enters, in lieu of Rickman’s movie character, wearing his black, flowing, potions professor robes and speaking in his monotone voice.
Amanda Walker graces the stage with her presence as Keira Knightley, grinning with her signature Keira smile. As she watches the video of her wedding, three other Keira’s ballet-step onto the stage and dance behind her. After all, it’s all about Keira.
And not to mention, Ann Delaney gives Emma Thompson an ending she deserves (no spoilers here) with a riveting 11 o’clock number.
Brush Up on Those Inside Jokes
In addition to their celebrity impressions, this cast has also taken questionable moments from the film and hyperbolized them to have us question what love actually is. There’s plenty of slapstick comedy, quippy jokes, and callbacks to the original film. This reviewer recommends brushing up on the film before the show to make sure you’re in on some of the more subtle references.
Love Actually? is a good fit for anyone who doesn’t mind making fun of the original movie and wants a good night of laughs out at the theater.
