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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A striking piece of contemporary theatre.
Utah Blue
Sherman Cymru / Give It A Name at Sherman Theatre Cardiff
reviewed by David Adams, May 14, 2008
read 9 times
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Realistic, emotive, and witty
Zufall
Cwmni Theatr 3D at Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff
reviewed by Chantal Lee-Gan, May 12, 2008
read 157 times
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Has potential but needs sharpening...
The Importance of Being Earnest
Mappa Mundi at Swansea
reviewed by Ella-Louise Gilbert, May 9, 2008
read 173 times
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Amazing characterisation and stunning spectacle
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
Aberystwyth Arts Centre Youth Theatre at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Paul Hodges, May 9, 2008
read 161 times
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Polished & Sleek- But Let Oscar Be
The Importance of Being Earnest
Mappa Mundi at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, May 8, 2008
read 185 times
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A superb piece of storytelling well told
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
Aberystwyth Arts Centre Youth Theatre at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Alex Gilbey, May 8, 2008
read 157 times
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An intoxicating mix of music and high wire skills
Tabu
NoFit State Circus at Tredegar Park, Newport
reviewed by David Adams, May 8, 2008
read 136 times
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Vividly entertaining and tumultuous
Tabu
NoFit State Circus at Earlham Park, Norwich
reviewed by The Times, May 7, 2008
read 117 times
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A gripping sense of theatricality
Utah Blue
Give it Name, with Sherman Young Artists development scheme. at Sherman Theatre Cardiff
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, May 1, 2008
read 323 times
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Twenty- six Years On and Daisy-Fresh
Noises Off
Curtain Call at Morlan Centre Aberystwyth
reviewed by Adam Somerset, April 30, 2008
read 329 times
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A Production that Lives up to its Reputation
Blink
FAB Theatre at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, April 29, 2008
read 251 times
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Full Circle
Hijinx Theatre Company at Depot Studio, Arts Wing, Swansea Grand Theatre
reviewed by Graham Williams, April 26, 2008
read 243 times
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A great play and great theatre if done correctly
The Importance of Being Earnest
Middle Ground theatre company | Mappa Mundi Theatre Company at Theatr Clwyd and Theatr Gwynedd
reviewed by Victor Hallett, April 26, 2008
read 417 times
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Comedi tywyll efo digon o chwerthin
Y Gobaith a'r Angor
Bara Caws at Neuadd Dwyfor , Pwllheli, Gwynedd
reviewed by Sian Eirian Rees Davies, April 26, 2008
read 187 times
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Mesmerisingly engaging
The Winters Tale
Department of Theatre, Film and TV Studies, Aberystwyth University at Stiwdio Emily Davies
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, April 22, 2008
read 273 times
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Real fun and fantasy
The Nutcracker
New Adventures at Wales Milllennium Centre
reviewed by Amy Stackhouse, April 21, 2008
read 160 times
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Forced and One-Dimensional
The Clean House
touring at New Theatre Cardiff
reviewed by Adam Somerset, April 18, 2008
read 216 times
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Low comedy to high politics
do the right thing… but not right now
Comfortism at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, April 18, 2008
read 238 times
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Exhilarating and often very funny
Measure for Measure
Clwyd Theatr Cymru at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, seen on 15th April
reviewed by Victor Hallett, April 18, 2008
read 349 times
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Truthfully simlple....and simply enjoyable
Nutcracker!
New Adventures at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, April 17, 2008
read 145 times
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A varied and involving evening
Rambert Dance Company World View Tour 2008
Rambert Dance at Clwyd Theatr Cymru Mold on 8th April
reviewed by Victor Hallett, April 17, 2008
read 155 times
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Perfectly paced and nuanced
The Almond and the Seahorse
Sherman Cymru at Clwyd Theatr Cymru Mold on 4th April
reviewed by Victor Hallett, April 17, 2008
read 155 times
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A Tight Effective “Measure”
Measure for Measure
Clwyd Theatr Cymru at Emlyn Williams Theatre, Theatr Clwyd Cymru
reviewed by Adam Somerset, April 14, 2008
read 302 times
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Dense and multi-layered
The Almond and the Seahorse
Sherman Cymru at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, April 9, 2008
read 248 times
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Well performed and engrossing
Three Sisters
RWCMD at Sherman Theatre Cardiff
reviewed by Mike Smith, April 7, 2008
read 265 times
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