“…manages to be a political rant and an hilarious comedy at the same time … This is an amazing, beautifully conceived and executed play. Perhaps its publicity and presentation let it down a bit, but do not be put off. This is good theatre on all levels and deserves to be seen.
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If there was one word that would sum up Welsh National Opera it would be progressive. They do not...
Read More“…is a highly original show that explores the seven performers’ own experiences as a series of dark, interweaving fairy tales told through the medium of contemporary circus. Visually it has a restrained, cool beauty, making effective use of a subdued, near monochrome palette. The costumes have a gothic charm reminiscent of the films of Tim Burton, for like him, designer Wim Penhaul has found inspiration in German Expressionist cinema…”
Read MoreETO deserves all the accolades that are bestowed upon it. The company is innovative, exciting and original. And, what’s more, they take chances. They bring to provincial audiences obscure, rarely seen works with such skill and daring that one might wonder what one ever saw in Madame Butterfly or La Traviata. Here we review their season of PAUL BUNYAN, KING PRIAM and THE MAGIC FLUTE all of which were outstanding and all of which earned ★★★★★
Read More“… this closely textured play is well served by sensitive direction and compelling performances from the uniformly strong cast. The result is a play which seems as fresh to us today as it must have been to those Royal Court audiences of half a century ago. The rich tapestry of emotions stretches from the sensitivity of singer to a …”
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Stoppard’s Arcadia is multi-layered cake of a play. Take some Classical and Romantic attitudes to...
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