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”
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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”
La Boheme – WNO
Having recently been introduced to Jonathan Larson’s musical Rent, I was really intrigued to see a performance of its original source material. La Boheme is currently being performed by the Welsh National Opera (WNO) as part of their ‘Love’s Poisoned Chalice’ season. Set here on the eve of the First World War, it is essentiallyContinue reading “La Boheme – WNO”
Junkyard: A New Musical – Theatr Clwyd
Please don’t misunderstand me when I say that Junkyard: A New Musical is a load of rubbish. It is by no means of poor quality, lacking in characterisation, or short on story. I am actually making reference to the dynamic and inventive set. It is made (almost entirely) of waste material: planks of wood, oldContinue reading “Junkyard: A New Musical – Theatr Clwyd”
Hedda Gabler – National Theatre Live
There are some nice aesthetic touches in the National Theatre’s screening of Hedda Gabler. As Ruth Wilson, who plays the lead role, informs us in the interval, the set is a representation of Hedda’s brain. It is largely unfurnished – there is a piano, a sofa, a few pots filled with flowers, and an intercomContinue reading “Hedda Gabler – National Theatre Live”
Skylight – Theatr Clwyd
There is a moment in Skylight, David Hare’s award-winning 1995 play, where businessman Tom talks about religion and spirituality. He declares his admiration for the former due to its rules and expectations of behaviour. He dismisses the latter as wishee-washee and unreasonable. This observation tells us a lot about his character. It is the reason,Continue reading “Skylight – Theatr Clwyd”
Sunny Afternoon -Venue Cymru
What do an axe, chandelier, cricket bat, and suit of armour have in common? Answer: they all appear in a particularly trippy scene in Sunny Afternoon. The hit musical, depicting the rise of The Kinks, is not all crazy antics and wild buffoonery though. The story of one of Britain’s most influential bands has plentyContinue reading “Sunny Afternoon -Venue Cymru”
The Tempest – Virtual Reality Takes to the Stage
There is an interesting look to the RSC’s latest production. The Tempest is the first lucky recipient of Shakespeare’s plays to become immersed in the world of live motion capture effects. With the help of the award-winning Imaginarium Studios (they who brought Golem to life in The Lord of the Rings), director Gregory Doran seeksContinue reading “The Tempest – Virtual Reality Takes to the Stage”
Aladdin – Venue Cymru
Prepare yourself for a festive treat at Venue Cymru. Aladdin is a Christmas cracker of a pantomime. We are talking high-end, top-of-the-range crackers as well, with decent jokes and quality surprises to boot. I can’t pretend that this was expected either. After last year’s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – which wasContinue reading “Aladdin – Venue Cymru”
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