many ways, Skylight has a deep feeling of melancholy at its heart, and is at times, somewhat of a moving “tragicomedy”.

In regards to the politics of Skylight, this is set back in the major years when the government was cracking down on the welfare state and the public sector, yet what David Hare has managed to do with his story now is to revive that topic for a modern audience. Plus, even though it’s meant to be set at a distinct time period during the 80s/90s, those themes and problems about society and the difficulties about gender and politics that are discussed in the play can still resonate now for a modern audience.

In terms of the performance level, both Mulligan and Nighy are at the top of theirare the keys to living well. Hare’s play will stay with you long after it has finished, hitting you straight between the eyes with its mixture of private pain and public rage at our profoundly polarised society, whilst leaving you breathless by its sheer power.

Written by Ryan Pollard

Directed by: Stephen Daldry

Written by: David Hare

Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy

Released: 2014 / Genre: Drama / Country: UK /

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