We regularly commission our team of experienced writers to write exclusive
reviews of Welsh productions and performances by outside companies in
Wales for the web site, as well as reproducing items that have appeared
in other sources. We also review selected productions in the rest of
the UK where they have a relevance to the theatre sector in Wales
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Moments of genuine theatrical magic
Chasing Rainbows
Hijinx Theatre Company at Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth
reviewed by Adam Somerset, July 3, 2009
read 26 times
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A Lament for Moths
Gwent Theatre at Crickhowell School
reviewed by Roger Wooster, July 1, 2009
read 59 times
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A stunningly effective, multi-media production
Yesterday
Clwyd Theatr Cymru Theatre for Young People at Clwyd Theatr Cymru Mold
reviewed by Victor Hallett, June 28, 2009
read 60 times
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A gripping production
PHÈDRE by Jean Racine in a version by Ted Hughes
National Theatre at National Theatre Live at Scala Cinema Prestatyn
reviewed by Victor Hallett, June 28, 2009
read 89 times
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Chasing Rainbows
Hijinx Theatre Company at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Review by Allison Vale (British Theatre Guide 2009), June 28, 2009
read 120 times
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High School Musical
Stage Entertainment in association with Disney at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, June 23, 2009
read 165 times
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Repetitive and dull
Minus 16
Nederands Dans Theater 2 at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, June 20, 2009
read 186 times
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The Playboy of the Western World
Druid Theatre at Sherman theatre Cardiff
reviewed by Adam Somerset, June 19, 2009
read 162 times
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Bloody brilliant!
Alternative Roots
Diversions , The Dance Company of Wales at Dance House, Cardiff
reviewed by Jason Jones, June 19, 2009
read 154 times
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Je Suis Dead
Fools Proof Theatre at Round Studio Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Timothy Howe, June 12, 2009
read 221 times
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Under the Carpet
Theatr Iolo at LYCEUM STUDIO, EDINBURGH
reviewed by THE HERALD, EDINBURGH Mary Brennan, June 11, 2009
read 203 times
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Under the Carpet
Theatr Iolo at LYCEUM STUDIO, EDINBURGH
reviewed by THE SCOTSMAN Published Date: 30 May 2009 By Joyce McMillan, June 11, 2009
read 190 times
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Extremely captivating and convincing
The Cloak Room
Sherman Cymru at Sherman Theatre Cardiff
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, June 10, 2009
read 302 times
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Chasing Rainbows
Hijinx Theatre at Touring
reviewed by Jon Holliday, The Stage, June 3, 2009
read 316 times
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Chasing Rainbows
Hijinx Theatre at Riverfront Newport
reviewed by South Wales Argus, May 27, 2009
read 368 times
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Immediate, entertaining and engrossing theatre
She Stoops to Conquer
Mappa Mundi at The Stiwt, Rhosllannerchrugog
reviewed by Victor Hallett, May 26, 2009
read 295 times
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La Boheme
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Nigel Jarrett, May 25, 2009
read 198 times
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Haunting but Elusive New Writing
The Remnants of Once Fine Girls
Louche Theatre Company at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, May 23, 2009
read 285 times
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The Remnants of Once Fine Girls
Louche Theatre at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Alex Gilbey, May 21, 2009
read 240 times
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A worthy revival, long overdue.
The Queen Of Spades
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Nigel Jarett, May 20, 2009
read 205 times
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Very fine acting performances
La Boheme
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, May 20, 2009
read 222 times
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A totally captivating gem of a show
Finding Leaves for Soup
Theatr Iolo at Llanover Hall, Cardiff
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, May 20, 2009
read 284 times
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Eye-popping and jaw-dropping
The Queen of Spades
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, May 14, 2009
read 325 times
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Majestic Drama
Mary Stuart
Clwyd Theatr Cymru at Anthony Hopkins Theatre, Theatr Clwyd Cymru
reviewed by Adam Somerset, May 14, 2009
read 427 times
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An absolute must see production
A History of Falling Things
Clwyd Theatr Cymru at Sherman Theatre
reviewed by AmyStackhouse, May 13, 2009
read 344 times
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