Hi all, this is the first part of the audio recording of Gone With The Wind starring Darius as Rhett Butler. This audio was recorded live at the New London Theatre in 2008.
As it is so long I will try and post a section once a week with each section being about 20 minutes long. I hope that will be alright for everyone.
The sound is not wonderful but can hopefully be adjusted on your device. If you have any issues just let me know.
Love and Light to all Sarah xxx
Darius Danesh and Jill Paice led the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Joining them are Edward Baker-Duly playing Ashley Wilkes, Madeleine Worrall who plays Melanie, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Mammy and Jina Burrows as Prissy.
Set in 1860's Atlanta, Georgia, Gone with the Wind follows the story of the seventeen-year-old Scarlett O'Hara, the eldest of three daughters living a life of ease and comfort on their father's plantation until the onset of the Civil War threatens this idyllic existence. Scarlett's incredible journey through both the war and the peace is mirrored in her turbulent relationship with Rhett Butler, whose actions invariably defy prediction. Their story spans ten years and mingles romantic joy with tragic grief, as the life these people once knew disappears, and we are asked if what has 'Gone with the Wind' is for better or worse.
Also here are a few excerpts about Darius' performance in the show from the reviews at the time. I thought they were really nice to read again:
'He has the sauntering suavity that Gable brought to the role of Rhett' - The Times
'Darius Danesh is a sturdy, manly Rhett, with a good, deep voice and bags of swaggering arrogance. He is clearly talented' - Daily Express
'The diabolically dashing Darius Danesh (of Pop Idol fame) brings a seductively insolent charm, a dark velvet voice and a genuine, fugitive pathos to the cynical blockade runner' - The Independent
'Mr Danesh has a husky bass voice and is dashing' - The Mail
'Darius Danesh also endows the morally dubious Rhett Butler with a graceful virility and residual guilt.' - The Guardian
'The true star of the show is Darius Danesh with a performance of subtlety and roguish charm as Rhett Butler' - Metro
'Darius Danesh, him off Pop Idol, scored a personal triumph as Rhett..... he commanded the stage, kept his accent together and even found a new way to say "I don't give a damn"' - New Statesman
'Darius Danesh’s Rhett has all that’s required, devilish eyes, a sonorous voice, a lot of slicked black hair and something extra too, the god-like swagger of a young Sean Connery.' - Spectator
'Darius Danesh stars as the dashing daredevil Rhett Butler, whose voice could charm the birds from the trees.' - Mail On Sunday
'Darius Danesh's Rhett - growly and smugly disdainful - was dominating' - the Observer
'Darius Danesh is as commanding and charismatic as that “insufferable peacock” Rhett Butler.' - The Sunday Times
'Darius Danesh cuts an imposing figure. His dark looks, deep voice and stature are apt for this roguish romantic hero' - The Official London Theatre review
'Darius Danesh has a surprisingly authoritative and charming presence as Rhett' - Bloomberg.com
'Darius Danesh as Rhett Butler has more star power and several decent chances to show off his resonant bass voice.' - Variety
'Darius Danesh is something of a revelation. The former Pop Idol sings marvellously' - The London Paper review
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