There is more to Our House than first meets the eye. For a start, it is hard to believe that this award-winning musical is now 15 years old. It feels extraordinarily fresh. Billed as “the Madness musical”, its youthful appearance remains, in part, because it is not the biopic that one might expect. Unlike SunnyContinue reading “Our House – Venue Cymru”
Author Archives: Gareth Williams
Retreat – No Need For Conversation
I’m a huge fan of country duos, and Retreat are no exception. Having started writing together four years ago, Rich and Marianne decided to take the next step and started singing together two years ago. Now, in 2017, they have decided to release their debut EP ‘No Need for Conversation’. It seems to reflect theirContinue reading “Retreat – No Need For Conversation”
Llechi – Pontio
Having missed it first time around, the chance to catch the restaging of Llechi seemed too good to miss. Originally performed as part of Pontio’s opening season, this eclectic mix of visual, musical and aerobatic art forms was a fascinating watch. It was engaging from start to finish, featuring a host of performers, all ofContinue reading “Llechi – Pontio”
Two Ways Home – Closest Stranger
Where to place Two Ways Home? Described as an alt-country duo, listening to their new EP ‘Closest Stranger’, I can definitely appreciate the addition of “alt” in the description. Consisting of Isabella from Vienna and Lewis of Gloucestershire, these two songwriters have come together to create a rather unique sound that appears to be inspiredContinue reading “Two Ways Home – Closest Stranger”
Alice in Wonderland – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
What a glorious day for my first visit to Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre. Whilst many people were dashing around Chester city centre in search of Pokemon, I ambled along to the city’s park in search of Wonderland. My discovery came in a somewhat fairy tale fashion. Entering through the park gates to see theContinue reading “Alice in Wonderland – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre”
Out of Love – Theatr Clwyd
Jodie Whitaker may be everyone’s new favourite female of the moment but my eye has been drawn to someone less well-known. In my second trip to the Roundabout Theatre in a week, a process of regeneration had seemingly taken place. Having taken my first steps into the pop-up theatre last week for the world premiereContinue reading “Out of Love – Theatr Clwyd”
Amy Westney – Love Shouldn’t Hurt
What an exciting talent Amy Westney is. The British country singer from Essex has recently released her debut EP Love Shouldn’t Hurt. Coming up at just over 15 minutes, the five tracks featured all have a distinct southern sound that somehow, nevertheless, feels fresh. There is something about this female artist that is exciting andContinue reading “Amy Westney – Love Shouldn’t Hurt”
Dunkirk – A Short Review
Mark Rylance – understated Tom Hardy – exquisite Cillian Murphy – haunted Kenneth Branagh – suitably stoic Fionn Whitehead – quietly excellent Harry Styles – not half bad
Black Mountain – Theatr Clwyd
Welcome to Roundabout. This unique pop-up theatre is taking the UK by storm. It is a masterful piece of engineering. Fully transportable, it is popping up in the most unlikely of places, including car parks, churchyards, seafronts, and housing estates. It takes six people about a day to construct, and needs nothing more than anContinue reading “Black Mountain – Theatr Clwyd”
Gregory Porter at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod
In some ways, Gregory Porter was made for the International Eisteddfod. The man whose music transcends was making his debut at the annual event. Bringing his sweet, smooth and soulful sound to a warm and pleasant Friday evening, Porter is the embodiment of the festival’s message of peace and love. It is little wonder thatContinue reading “Gregory Porter at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod”
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