| Sumptuous, sensational and seductive |
At Mappa Mundi |
| Mappa Munbdi- Dangerous Liaisons , Aberystwyth Arts Centre , May 10, 2010 |
Sumptuous, sensational and seductive are three words that sprung to mind when I left the theatre the other evening. I am a great lover of the novel written by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and even a fan of the film which was produced in 1988. I was so excited to see this adaption that I went in full of excitement and was not disappointed.Adapted and directed by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones this fantastically debauched story brings the essential essence of 18th cenutry france and the modern humour of today together in a performance of sheer brilliance. I am always impressed by what this company has to bring to an audience, and the audiences in Cardigan and Ceredigion are no different. Carl Davies creates a striking set which brings you into of the era superbly. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones also designed the costumes for this production, they worked with the set beautifully and added a level of intregue to the characters which was essential. With a cast of 8, there is no weak link to this piece. The level of intelligence and precision in each performance was simply exhausting to watch. Lynne Seymour (Marquise de Merteuil) gave the audience the conniving and unforgiving performance desired and Keiron Self (Vicomte de Valmont) was enchanting and the love/hate relationship with the characters onstage and indeed the audience was perfectly mastered and a great success. Each cast and crew member should be congratulated for this innovative and attention grabbing rendition of a splendid novel and truly great play. |
Reviewed by: Paul Hodges |
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