The Apocalypse Fire revolves around the Skoptsy, a dark and mysterious Russian religious cult. The Skoptsy seeks to amass genuine religious artefacts which justify a mass suicide at the site of the CatharsÔÇÖ 13th Century last stand, Le Chateau de Montsegur. Ava – a former Secret Intelligence Service agent now working as an archaeologist at the British Museum – is swiftly recruited into the top … Continue reading Review: The Apocalypse Fire
One of the signs of a really good play is that it manages to remain relevant years after it is first performed. Arthur MillerÔÇÖs timeless 1953 play has done exactly this. As the play develops with untiring intensity it becomes uncomfortably apparent that a lot of the issues explored are still prevalent in todayÔÇÖs society. The Crucible is based on the Salem witch trials which … Continue reading Review: The Crucible, New Theatre
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a play based on the book by Mark Haddon. The play is a powerful story about Christopher Boone, a boy with autism who investigates the death of a neighbour’s dog and uncovers a family truth along the way. The play looks at Christopher’s relationship with his father and people outside his family and shows what … Continue reading Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Wales Millennium Centre
Taking place in the 1990’s in East Village, New York, Rent follows a group of young bohemians trying to work their way through personal issues, doing so by finding each other. Clich├® though it may sound, this rock-musical touches on so many issues leaving the audience reaching for tissues for both tears of sadness and of laughter. The cast of the 20th Anniversary tour contains … Continue reading Review: Rent, Wales Millennium Centre
Dreamboats and Petticoats is the fifties and sixties inspired musical that features popular rock-and-roll hits and a whole lot of singing and dancing ensembles. It tells the story of teenager Bobby’s love of music, his partaking in a songwriting competition and his experience with love and relationships. The set and design for the performance was incredible and very full on. The set and props stayed … Continue reading Review: Dreamboats and Petticoats, New Theatre
Madam Butterfly is the powerful opera by Giacomo Puccini which depicts the story of Cio-Cio-San or ‘Madam Butterfly’ who partakes in an arranged marriage with Lieutenant Pinkerton. The marriage is one of convenience for Pinkerton but Butterfly falls in love with him and the marriage and Butterfly’s story ends in tragedy. The set and design for the opera was intricate but simple at the same … Continue reading Review: Madam Butterfly, Wales Millennium Centre
Sunny Afternoon is the hit musical about the rise of The Kinks with music and lyrics by frontman Ray Davies and book by screenwriter Joe Penhall. It depicts The KinksÔÇÖ early years as a band and the story behind their biggest hits, as well as exploring the DaviesÔÇÖ brothers rivalry, the bandÔÇÖs banning from the USA and management issues. The set and design for the … Continue reading Review: Sunny Afternoon, Wales Millennium Centre
On Tuesday 29th November, the Sherman Theatre opened its doors to a heart-warming and lovable family story. The Borrowers is brought to life by a vibrant and endearing cast with the perfect story for Christmas. As one of those iconic tales from everyoneÔÇÖs childhood, you never outgrow the thrill of The Borrowers, of tiny people living under the floorboards and a whole new world which … Continue reading Review: The Borrowers, The Sherman Theatre
The Little Shop of Horrors, originally written by Howard Ashman, is the comedy horror musical about florist Seymour Krelborn from Skid Row who discovers a rare unidentifiable plant which has a thirst for human blood. Feeding the plant his own blood and progressing to human victims, Seymour gains much success with Audrey II, named after his colleague and secret love Audrey. The set and design … Continue reading Review: The Little Shop of Horrors, New Theatre
