You are invited into a world of pure imagination for Venue Cymru’s 2018 pantomime. Cinderella is an enchanting effort from both cast and crew. Whilst never completely whisking us away to another world, it nevertheless casts a few magical spells that will delight young and old alike. Carly Burns plays a bubbly and bright Cinderella.Continue reading “Cinderella – Venue Cymru ***”
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Lord of the Flies – Theatr Clwyd
The all-female cast of Lord of the Flies, a Theatr Clwyd and Sherman Theatre co-production, may have caused a stir in some quarters. But, for me, it’s actually one of the least interesting aspects of the production. This adaptation of William Golding’s 1954 novel translates the characters from page to stage seamlessly. It is theirContinue reading “Lord of the Flies – Theatr Clwyd”
Shrek: The Musical – Venue Cymru
If you can’t wait for the start of pantomime season, then I would highly recommend a visit to see Shrek: The Musical. We may not be getting a happy ending to a summer of high temperatures and searing heat. But the return of rain is perhaps the perfect magical ingredient to tempt you indoors forContinue reading “Shrek: The Musical – Venue Cymru”
Home I’m Darling – A Theatr Clwyd/National Theatre Co-Production
Travelling along the sun-drenched roads of North Wales in the heat of an early July evening, I wondered whether it was the right time to be going to sit in a theatre. But Home, I’m Darling is worth suffering a bit of sweat for. It may have been warm in the Emlyn Williams Theatre, butContinue reading “Home I’m Darling – A Theatr Clwyd/National Theatre Co-Production”
Island Town – A Theatr Clwyd/Paines Plough Co-Production
The Roundabout Theatre makes a welcome return to North Wales sporting a rather distinct yellow exterior. If you’ve not heard of it before, this is a theatre like no other. Assembled from flat pack with nothing but an Allen key, once complete, it is a fully self-contained, intimate little theatre that houses some of theContinue reading “Island Town – A Theatr Clwyd/Paines Plough Co-Production”
The Assassination of Katie Hopkins – Theatr Clwyd
Watching The Assassination of Katie Hopkins gives you an observer’s view on our media-saturated society. As soon as you enter into the auditorium, a set covered in smartphones greets you. Once the play starts, these smartphone walls light up and provide a backdrop onto which further projections take place. In front of this, the liveContinue reading “The Assassination of Katie Hopkins – Theatr Clwyd”
Crazy For You – Venue Cymru
Amidst the freezing temperatures and howling wind of North Wales this week, an electrifying performance is taking place in the warmth and comfort of Venue Cymru. The Watermill Theatre have brought their hit production of Crazy For You to our cold climes. And it is worth bearing the snow and ice in order to catchContinue reading “Crazy For You – Venue Cymru”
Jekyll & Hyde – Venue Cymru
There is an audible gasp from the audience as a man enters through a door wearing a blood-soaked shirt. Tearing it off, he throws it at the woman who has been awaiting his return. In no uncertain terms, he tells her to get rid of it. Meanwhile, he pulls a clean white substitute out fromContinue reading “Jekyll & Hyde – Venue Cymru”
Uncle Vanya – Theatr Clwyd
Prepare yourself for an immersive experience in the Emlyn Williams Theatre as Uncle Vanya kicks off Theatr Clwyd’s Autumn season. Having experienced the wonderful space known as the Roundabout Theatre earlier in the summer, it was a pleasant surprise to walk into something very similar here. However, whereas the Roundabout relied simply on the castContinue reading “Uncle Vanya – Theatr Clwyd”
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”
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