By Sophie Revell Act One has spoiled us this year with a wide variety of performances, and this May they returned to Pulse Nightclub for their take on Twisted the Musical, produced by Euan Prout and directed by Sian Howells. Twisted was created by the ÔÇÿfunÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿfantasticalÔÇÖ StarKid Productions, an American theatre company and brainpower behind a variety of comedies and parody musicals including … Continue reading Act One’s ‘Twisted’
by Maddie Balcombe In the run-up to International WomenÔÇÖs Day, I had the pleasure of attending Act OneÔÇÖs fourth Variety Night showcase, set in the grand hall of Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs music department. The show was a moving and empowering event, with the purpose of celebrating women in theatre. Complete with poetry recitals, full-out musical numbers, and comedic quips from hosts Ciara Whelan and Joe Lloyd-Perks, … Continue reading Act One Variety Night Review
By Saoirse O’Connor Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà There is a moment towards the end of The HothouseÔÇÖs first act where it feels like youÔÇÖve suddenly started watching a different play. Moments previously the audience were rolling in the aisles and with the flicker of a red light (and some well-placed electrodes) they sat transfixed as a man writhed in agony mere centimetres away. It is … Continue reading The Hothouse | Theatre review
By Rachel Nurse Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà The Brothers Grimm hit the YMCA stage with an epic fairy tale about wishes, a witch and the wicked choices we make brought to life by Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Act One society. Laura Martin directs the well-loved musical ÔÇÿInto the WoodsÔÇÖ where a witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales … Continue reading Into the Woods | Theatre Review
By Devika Sunand Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà This pantomime will take you on a roller coaster of fun, laughter and entertainment with its amazing storyline and perfect mix of music, lights, costumes and yes, not to forget, the super cool audience. A must-watch show written, directed and performed by the talented members of Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Act One Drama Society, ‘The Godmother’ takes us back … Continue reading The Godmother | Theatre Review
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà by Alice Lintern After watching The Rise and Fall of Little Voice the week before, I had high expectations for Act OneÔÇÖs production of Closer. I was not disappointed. First performed in 1997, Patrick MarberÔÇÖs play holds, at its core, the philosophical narrative that to love another person authentically is to understand them wholly. And that wanting to be loved is the desire to … Continue reading Closer: Sophisticated production pulls off witty and tragic play
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà by Manjeevan Kaur Act OneÔÇÖs energetic performance and relentlessly sharp acting in the play is a definite must see. The high level of talent and delivery of Laura WadeÔÇÖs Posh tackled wider social themes in a fresh way. Each young actor completely engaged with their role and each dynamic scene was confidently executed. A thoroughly eye-opening play. Which at all the right times hits … Continue reading Posh review: Act One amplifies WadeÔÇÖs social message
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà by Rachel Nurse IÔÇÖve never seen a play performed by such young actors with so much talent. No one left Act OneÔÇÖs the Importance of Being Earnest disappointed. At times I forgot that I was watching a university society enactment and felt like I was in London watching an all-star cast. The Comedy for Serious People was first performed on 14th February 1895 in … Continue reading The Importance of Being Earnest review: Act One brings back Wilde’s most famous work
