Rainman - Josh Hartnett and Adam Godley

"I didn't take Raymond. I took half the money"

When 16 year old Charlie Babbitt borrows his dad's car, his dad calls the cops. Determined to make it on his own, Charlie leaves.

When his dad dies, Charlie gets the car and some rose bushes -- but not the money. Hot on the trail of the cash Charlie discovers an unknown autistic brother, Raymond with an extraordinary talent for numbers. Intent on saving his business, Charlie takes Raymond on a rollercoaster journey involving Las Vegas, gambling, learning to dance, kissing. Raymond discovers a world beyond the hospital gates and Charlie, the meaning of unconditional love.

Based on Barry Morrow's original Oscar winning screenplay and re-imagined for the stage by Dan Gordon and director David Grindley, the play examines the nature of love, understanding and connection. Leading the cast in this funny, heart-warming and touching contemporary story is Hollywood movie actor, Josh Hartnett in his West End debut as Charlie and Olivier nominated actor, Adam Godley as Raymond.

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[carlyshoe]

Adam Godley stole the show with his performance; he made the character his own and show Raymond slightly more vulnerably then Hoffman's portrayal.

[carlyshoe]

The play itself, or what I did manage to hear, wasn't quite what I expected. I was hoping they would try to make it their own but it was pretty much just a copy of the movie. I also found that the actors voices didn't carry very well and couldn't always hear them all, needed a little more projection or floating mics possibly. Josh Hartnett surpassed my expectations as a Hollywood actor adapting to stage...

[carlyshoe]

I saw the play last night and have to say the audience really ruined it for me. A lot of people just seemed to be there for Josh Hartnett rather than to watch the play. A lot of noisy eaters, why do people have to eat in a theatre, its not a cinema! And as a fellow actor myself I know how the sound travels to stage. You may think your noises can't be heard on stage but trust me, THEY CAN!...

[Lala2878]

I saw this play yesterday, and it is one of the best plays i have ever seen!!! The sets were incredible!! best i've seen in a play. Josh Hartnett's acting was excellent and Adam Godly was brilliant, you really got lost in the play. I feel very lucky to have seen this play and I hope Josh Hartnett does more plays in london, because he is fantastic on stage. The play was very funny, and also had some very emotional scenes. I give the play 10/10.

[colleenmiller19]

this was brilliant i saw it yesterday, amazing just amazing!! Adam goldley is outstanding!! and i didnt mind josh getting his top off either lol

[jmicaallef]

yeha ...i felt sorry for the people who don't live near who wanted to see him but due to him being ill (food poison)...but you can't expect him to perform while he is very ill

[SAF57]

I realise that... of course. And reading all the comments I am only glad that it WAS him on stage - otherwise my daughter would have killed someone - and it would have been a rather expensive experience. Anyway, now we know who Adam is - and will keep and eye on him... BRILLIANT!

[jmicaallef]

SAF57:

he is performing on stage everyday! sometimes twice a day...so you can't expect him to come out all the time...as he comes out most of the time...! yeah adam lovely!

[sophiejvc]

I saw this on saturday, Josh has been ill from food poisening so we were lucky to see him! I got his and Adams autograph.

[SAF57]

My daughter + I saw this Nov 24. I was fascinated by Adam Godley.Must be hard to "do Raymond" after Dustin H. My daughter -true Josh fan- was pleased! Sad, though, that fans can't move away when they have had their autograph to let others get theirs. Waited for a long time for Josh to come out again, he didn't, even though there were only about 10 people waiting. Signing autographs is a part of being a star, so "not acceptable"! Got Adam's autograph though.. he seemed really nice and friendly!