Richard Tunley has directed an energetic production that walks the line between tribute and mimicry well for the iconic roles. The influences of the original Python roles are all there, but nobody is impersonating the originals, and that really is the only way this show can work.
ROMEO & JULIET – Cardiff
Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s best known plays, and particularly for those of us who were teenagers in the 90s a certain film version is more than etched into our minds as well. Personally speaking as well this was, by pure accident rather than design, the third Romeo and Juliet I’d seen in a month.
‘ALLO ‘ALLO – Cardiff
Staging classic sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo on stage has elements of both blessing and curse for any actors. On the plus side, you know the material is already a hit, on the negative, it’s already been a hit on television and that can be a tough act to follow. The cast rise to that challenge admirably, and the audience respond warmly to familiar characters and catchphrases while the cast breathes new life into familiar characters.
INTO THE WOODS – Cardiff
Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival opened in style with Sondheim’s classic Into the Woods on Thursday night. It is a visually spectacular production which makes brilliant use of the fittingly wood-filled backdrop. And the large and impressive cast taking on one of musical theatre’s most challenging scores.
Get Ready: Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival
It’s that time of year again….Cardiff’s Open Air Theatre Festival! Now granted the last week’s weather hasn’t been exactly summery here (it is Wales after all) but never fear because once again the audience will be completely undercover. So now that you’ve cheered Wales on in the Euros out in the open (ouch, sorry about that sporting folks, or indeed rejoice! if you’re English) it’s time instead to take in some theatre in the air.