Review: BETTE & JOAN at Park Theatre
Date: 21st December 2024 Seat: Unallocated Tickets: Paid for Stars: 4 The revival of Bette & Joan at Park Theatre is the perfect antidote for those yearning for some old-school Hollywood drama with a deliciously sharp edge. Based on the legendary real-life rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford during the filming of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? , this production takes audiences backstage into a world of razor-sharp wit, bruised egos, and a whole lot of glamour. This play isn’t just about two stars; it’s about two giants. Emmy award-winner Greta Scacchi reprises her role as Bette Davis, and it feels like she was born to play her. Scacchi nails the larger-than-life persona of Davis, blending her iconic acid tongue with a surprising vulnerability. Felicity Dean steps into the shoes of Joan Crawford she shines. She perfectly captures the grace and tightly wound control that defined Crawford’s public persona, while slowly peeling back the layers to show a...