"Roald Dahl specialized in young protagonists who evade and defy the viciousness of a twisted grown-up world, and then, in 1983, he went on the record with a truly nauseating barrage of antisemitism."
"Mark Rosenblatt sets out to tease apart this kind of gnarly question in Giant, a high-stakes actors' showcase of a play that becomes all the more prodigious in light of the fact that it's Rosenblatt's first."
"Nicholas Hytner directs the West End transfer with a touch both spare and unsparing: There are no frills here, no atmospheric flourishes."
Orson Scott Card, J.K. Rowling, and Roald Dahl, despite their contributions to children's literature, have made statements reflecting intolerance and prejudice. Dahl's antisemitic remarks in 1983 exemplify this contradiction. Mark Rosenblatt's play, Giant, examines the complexities of such figures, particularly Dahl, as it showcases the tension between their artistic achievements and personal beliefs. The production, directed by Nicholas Hytner, emphasizes the rawness of language and the impact of words, creating a stark atmosphere that reflects the moral dilemmas faced by these authors.
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