The Play That Goes Wrong is one of the funniest things you will ever see in theatre. There are so many funny moments that a smile will be etched on your face from start to finish. It is consistently hilarious. It is incredibly witty and full of deadpan humour and physical farce. I hate toContinue reading “The Play That Goes Wrong – Venue Cymru”
Author Archives: Gareth Williams
My Country: A Work in Progress – NT at Theatr Clwyd
With another General Election almost upon us, Theatr Clwyd’s staging of My Country seems particularly apt. A political play of sorts, its backdrop is last year’s divisive and historic EU referendum. In the days following the vote, the National Theatre set about touring the nation, interviewing a variety of people to hear their views onContinue reading “My Country: A Work in Progress – NT at Theatr Clwyd”
Ward Thomas – Cartwheels Tour
Walking the streets of Manchester on Wednesday evening, it felt like any other visit to the city. With the exception of some TV cameras and a clear police presence, it seemed like business as usual for residents, commuters and tourists. Outside The Ritz, the popular music venue opposite Oxford Road station, heightened security meant thatContinue reading “Ward Thomas – Cartwheels Tour”
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – National Theatre Live
If you’re in the mood for a darkly comic tale, then director James MacDonald might be able to help. There is an uncomfortable darkness that penetrates through his production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? From the acting and lighting, right through to the set design, Edward Albee’s landmark play is given a wonderfully brutalContinue reading “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – National Theatre Live”
The Importance of Being Earnest – Theatr Clwyd
There are certain smells that have the power to transport you to a certain place. Before the action had even started on the stage of the Anthony Hopkins theatre, I found myself standing in the middle of a bookshop, browsing the shelves and in my element. Clearly, the ingredients for the opening scene – consistingContinue reading “The Importance of Being Earnest – Theatr Clwyd”
Million Dollar Quartet – Venue Cymru
On December 4th 1956, four musicians gathered for a recording at Sun Records in Memphis. This gathering has gone down in music history as one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. It has even become the subject of a smash hit musical called Million Dollar Quartet. For one million dollars, they must beContinue reading “Million Dollar Quartet – Venue Cymru”
Grantchester and The Rise of the TV Vicar
As Grantchester prepares to get underway with its third series on ITV, I felt it would be a good time to reflect on the recent surge in clerical figures appearing on our television screens. Whether in comedy, drama, or documentary, the rise of the TV vicar is very exciting on a personal level. But itContinue reading “Grantchester and The Rise of the TV Vicar”
The Good, The Bad, and The Nuns
As someone who has a keen interest in the portrayal of clerical characters on screen, it has been intriguing to note the gradual rise of nuns onto both the small and big screens in recent times. My most recent trip to the cinema got me thinking about this. It wasn’t something I was expecting fromContinue reading “The Good, The Bad, and The Nuns”
Scarlett Review – Theatr Clwyd
There is much to love in Scarlett. This one act play is short and sweet. Yet don’t think it lacks depth. It tackles issues of identity, family and death in a very humorous and conversational way. Part of its appeal lies in the relationships between the three generations of women onstage – protagonist Scarlett, herContinue reading “Scarlett Review – Theatr Clwyd”
Born to Kill – Disturbingly Promising Drama
Born to Kill is Channel 4’s new psychological thriller. And boy, is it a disturbing one too. The climax to this debut episode was shocking, so much so that I had to look away. And even then, I felt sick afterwards. But this goes to prove the emotional power of this drama. It is notContinue reading “Born to Kill – Disturbingly Promising Drama”
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