Under Milk Wood- Clwyd Theatr Cymru- Theatre Royal, The Lyric

Dylan Thomas; a Poet renowned for his sensuality. This play has been dubbed a play for voices, and it certainly lives up to that. Each and every character depicted was an assult on the senses.

The staging and scenery were simple but effective. I had a front-row seat, and at times found it difficult to see what was going on due to the raised platform, but otherwise thought it was very fitting. Of particular note was the use of lighting depicting time passing in days, and in lives.

Evita - Theatre Royal, The Lyric

I knew a few songs from this show, but I had never seen the show or the film. I was looking forward to seeing the tunes brought to life. I was very impressed with the staging. It was seamless, dramatic and entirely in keeping with the drama of the performance.

The chorus were fantastic. Their voices were exquisite and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them. I was also very impressed with their dancing and quick costume changes. They were so in sinc with each other and so captivating to watch.

Plymouth and Cornwall's Shakespeare Extravaganza

 

Summer 2014 brings with it an array of Shakespeare set against some fabulous backdrops.

I'd sell my own Grandmother for a ticket to any one of these performances. Support local theatre companies and get your tickets now!

(here's hoping that Propeller grace us with their presence at some point this summer, too!)

http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Outdoor-theatre-planned-Devon-Cornwall-summer/story-21102468-detail/story.html?903

Image above not my own