Jonathan Firth does the suave, smug, intrusive character of Eric perfectly

I think this is the first review, which devotes more words to Jonathan then all other reviews I’ve read before.  Jon is a very talented actor and a nice person  and he deserves more then just a mention of his name in the article.

From the “Behind the Arras” website: http://www.behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/reviewsPROct-Dec2012/Good_grief_M11-12.html (this review by Roderic Dunnett  gave 4 stars to the “Good Grief”).

….. Machiavellian newspaper office stunted rising star (Jonathan Firth) who may or may not be the filly’s bit of stuff (he isn’t);…..

….. Jonathan Firth. recently a Prince Hal for the BBC, and with more TV – he’s something of a period drama heartthrob - than stage credits (but you wouldn’t think so) looks even here like a Henry V, rather than the saintly Henry VI, whom he recently played for the RSC….

…. Firth’s character is a spasmodic bit-part, rather underused: he is possibly a bit too young, although the pertly delivered actual words well suit the whippersnapper he concocts here. He does the suave, smug, intrusive character of Eric perfectly; his brother Colin would have done no better. The doomed young offspring of Ralph Fiennes in the 1992 film Wuthering Heights, he looks and feels more like Heathcliff himself. Happy to push at the door, humiliatingly worsted by Keith’s furious, outraged June, he always bounces back, armed with jabbing, wildly circling gestures and a ghastly, cynical smile. …..

Very nice review from “Bromsgrove Advertiser”

Published

11:48pm Tuesday 13th November 2012

http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/leisure/whatson/10044917.Penelope_powers_on/

…an impressive cast is on stage… There’s also the relationship with strongly opinionated step-daughter Pauline (Flora Montgomery) and Jonathan Firth’s suspiciously stealthy Eric. Two further strong and highly convincing portrayals. ….Director Tim Littler too must take credit in ensuring Waterhouse’s words have a particular resonance by garnering the talents of a top notch cast to ensure what appeared to be a faultless evening progressed with serenity and skill……

Good Grief is going to Malvern

It's the last week of the tour. "Good Grief" performance will take place at Malvern Festival Theatre

http://www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/events/1299.html

From 12th November To 17th November

Times Eves at 8pm, Wed and Sat Mats at 2.3pm

Nestling at the foot of the dramatic Malvern hills, Malvern Theatres is a major centre for the arts in the West Midlands.

Viewed from the Priory Park. The renovated complex includes the cinema, Festival Theatre and the Forum Theatre

Priory Park and the Malvern Theatre complex. Very beautiful place...

East Anglian Daily Times review

Very nice review:

http://www.eadt.co.uk/entertainment/review_good_grief_1_1684639

…Full of humour and pathos and clever observation, this is a high quality and extremely enjoyable production. ….Meanwhile Jonathan Firth brings a touch of malevolence as the Machiavellian Eric….Directed by Tim Littler, there isn’t a weak link nor a foot put wrong….

Good Grief is going to Cambridge

The “Good Grief” tour will continue next week at Cambridge Arts Theatre (Cambridge)

https://cambridgeartstheatre.purchase-tickets-online.co.uk/public/

Mon 05/11/12 to Sat 10/11/12

Mon – Sat, 7.45pm
& Sat, 2.30pm:
Thur, 2.30pm

P.S

Last year Jonathan performed on Cambridge Arts theatre stage during his “Eden End” tour.