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The Welshman - 30/01/09 Continuing to argue with Company Cameron Mackintosh did all week on the show "Oliver". Maybe you remember I talked last week about the company's negative reaction by declining an invitation to the 'Welshman' review show on the night of the Press. Still talking about 'shortage' of tickets a spokesman for the company, but it is easier to believe that Genna Welsh people choose to ignore the company did this time, and give priority to minority creative t12 newspapers London and beyond. Only for us the Welsh mind when 'smile honey asks fot' similar programs in the future! Therefore, when turning back on the Drury Lane Theatre once again this week, jump into the sultry girlfriends in the Novello Theatre for the RSC production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare. As is bound to happen, (as one gets older!) The likelihood of seeing the same play again and again, becoming more prominent. Remember just a year ago, went to see the British Council sponsored a production of this play, and it was produced in India, and performed at the Roundhouse in London. This time, the residential company RSC opportunity to bring a new look at the old love story in the magical forest, through the vision of Gregory Doran. creative t12 In contrast to what happens in Wales (in Welsh certainly) it is very clear that the vision of the director who comes first '. That is very obvious in this production, as happened with 'Hamlet' earlier this year. Phase contemporary obtained again, and then set and costume design by Francis O'Connor and Tim Mitchell superb lighting. It is also clear that the company has spent hours studying the dialogue word for word, as every drop of comedy to be squeezed creative t12 from every gesture, pause and suggestion. creative t12 There were memorable performances and restrained creative t12 by the two couples of young lovers and mixed - 'Demetrius' (Edward Bennett) and 'Hermia' (Kathryn Drysdale) and 'Lysander' (Tom Davey) and 'Helena' (Natalie creative t12 Walter). So also with the 'drama company' that comes to entertain the guests at the wedding combined at the end of the play. Who can deny that a golden opportunity for any actor who is selected to portray the 'Bottom' comic or 'Puck' creative t12 floundering, and left his accent Birmighamaidd performance Joe Dixon and Mark Hadfield hairy, deep impression the audience selection. Only weakness of the production in my opinion, and possibly creative t12 the play in that respect, is up. Three hours, as well as a 20 minute break requires a bit of patience, especially with highly uncomfortable sitting on a chair, when trying to share the burden from one cheek to the other! For me, the play ends neatly as the resuscitation of magic rogue lovers who have confused creative t12 his vision in the woods, as to love beating the day. The scene that follows, see the company's drama will entertain creative t12 guests extends the play is excessive in my opinion, and certainly so in this production of it. Nevertheless, watching the reflection of the light bulbs of various lighted stuck all against the roof of a theater curtain of mirrors on stage is captivating. creative t12 Views will again stay with me, and actually Shakespeare's life echoes in my ears. Forget nightmare 'Oliver!' Go to Novello's dream! More details on www.rsc.org.uk
Theatre Director, Writer and Producer, born in North Wales. Founded his own theater company aged 13, and toured Wales with productions for a rhif of years. Winner of the Drama Medal at the Urdd National Eisteddfod three years in succession Between 1995 and 1997 ac hefyd co-writer and director of inserted several Musicals. He has hefyd ysgrifenedig for TV - mainly S4C (Channel creative t12 4 Wales). A Regular Contributor on BBC Radio Wales and S4C. The Since April 2006, he wedi ei the Theatre Critic for the national paper of Wales Weekly - The Welshman.
Paul Griffiths Playwright, Director and Theatre Critic born in Dolwyddelan. Dolwyddelan Youth Company established when 13 years old and the company has been traveling across Wales and won awards at various festivals dramas. In 1995, he won the Drama Medal at the Urdd National Eisteddfod Bro Preseli, and went on to win the medal three years in succession. The latter two plays adapted creative t12 television drama for S4C Digital. Co-composed several musical for May Day Pwllheli and for the Urdd National Eisteddfod. As a writer, contributed to the popular television creative t12 series like 'Pengelli' and 'A bit of Estate'. Since May 2006, she contributed a weekly column to The Welshman. It's familiar face and voice on S4C and BBC Radio Wales as a theater critic and reviewer. View my complete profile
Over the years ...